The postcode OL8 4HQ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL8 4HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL8 4HQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of OL8 4HQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL8 4HQ is Eton Avenue which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hollins Road and is 82 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.44 km away at Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 3.36 km away.
The closest primary school to OL8 4HQ (for ages 11 and under) is Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 8, 2019.
The local pub for residents of OL8 4HQ is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 5.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Muffins and is 5.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 105.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL8 4HQ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL8 4HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL8 4HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL8 4HQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL8 4HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Hulme Grammar School | Independent school | 2-18 | 395 m | |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 406 m |
| Coppice Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 467 m |
| Werneth Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 630 m |
| The Hathershaw College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 692 m |
| Broadfield Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 908 m |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 996 m |
| Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 999 m |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | Academy | 11-16 | Serious Weaknesses (November 22, 2018) | 1.04 km |
| Oasis Academy Limeside | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.12 km |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2015) | 1.31 km |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 1.35 km |
| Stanley Road Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.36 km |
| Limehurst Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 1.46 km | |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.47 km | |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.47 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 4HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddi Day Kare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2019 | 5.17 km | |
| Ironworks Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2020 | 5.17 km | |
| Muffins | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2021 | 5.22 km | |
| Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2019 | 5.23 km | |
| Round The Twist | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2019 | 5.28 km | |
| Arlies Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 5.32 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 5.32 km | |
| B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 20, 2018 | 5.35 km | |
| Longlife Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 29, 2019 | 5.36 km | |
| Raja Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 16, 2020 | 5.36 km | |
| The Dukinfield Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 5.4 km | |
| Quackers Kids Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 5.45 km | |
| Good Tasty | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 5.46 km | |
| Coffee Lounge Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 5.47 km | |
| Kitchen King | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 10, 2020 | 5.47 km | |
| Lucky 4 U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 5.47 km | |
| Pyramid Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 6, 2021 | 5.47 km | |
| S Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 5.47 km | |
| Spice World | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 5.47 km | |
| Wazs Convenience Store - Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2019 | 5.47 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 4HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Hollins Road | 82 m | |
| Hollins Road | 114 m | |
| Frederick Street | 166 m | |
| Hollins Road | 186 m | |
| Hollins Road | 186 m | |
| Oldham - Chaucer Street | 1.47 km | |
| Oldham - Union Street | 1.49 km | |
| Oldham - George Street | 1.49 km | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.44 km | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.45 km | |
| Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.45 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.36 km | |
| Moston Rail Station | 3.43 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station | 4.3 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 20.61 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 20.62 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 20.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 4HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 1.36 km |
| Wood Park Clough | Valley | 1.58 km |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 1.78 km |
| Deanshut Clough | Valley | 1.92 km |
| Bankfield Clough | Valley | 1.97 km |
| Crime Lake | 2.04 km | |
| Wester Hill | 2.12 km | |
| The Orchard | 2.3 km | |
| Lower Alt Hill | 2.31 km | |
| The Rock | 2.32 km | |
| Rocher Vale | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Boodle Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Holden Clough | Valley | 2.51 km |
| Rabbit Clough | Valley | 2.74 km |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 2.87 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL8 4HQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 66 Mbps | 105.9 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.1 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 90.9 | 12.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for OL8 4HQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.52657300 |
| Longitude | -2.11989900 |
| OS Easting | 392149 |
| OS Northing | 0403330 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oldham West and Royton |
| Electoral Ward | Medlock Vale |
| Local Authority District | Oldham |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000004 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Oldham |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Oldham CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Oldham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008868 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 035 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 035B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |