Postcode OL8 4JS (Oldham) Terminated April 2017

Map showing OL8 4JS and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL8 4JS is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1995 and terminated in April 2017.OL8 4JS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL8 4JS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 4JS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to OL8 4JS is Swallow Street which is centered 82 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Merton Avenue and is 93 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.12 km away at South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 2.85 km away.

The closest primary school to OL8 4JS (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 4JS is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 5.4 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 5.15 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.

Policing for OL8 4JS is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Oldham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL8 4JS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL8 4JS, and the approximate distance away.

Swallow Street 82 m
Colenso Street 84 m
Mallard Close 95 m
Mill Gate 97 m
Sandys Avenue 134 m
Collier Hill 163 m
Sarah Street 169 m
Clough Gate 172 m
Wolverton Avenue 197 m
Houghton Avenue 199 m
Hollins Road 208 m
Watts Street 225 m
Pretoria Road 226 m
Merton Avenue 230 m
Mafeking Street 231 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL8 4JS

Introduction December 1995
Termination April 2017
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL8 4JS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Good
(November 8, 2019)
169 m
Oasis Academy Oldham Serious Weaknesses
(November 22, 2018)
478 m
Oldham Hulme Grammar School 684 m
Oasis Academy Limeside Outstanding
(June 21, 2013)
709 m
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Good
(October 10, 2017)
765 m
Coppice Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
870 m
Corpus Christi RC Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2015)
922 m
Werneth Primary School Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
936 m
Stanley Road Primary School Good
(September 26, 2017)
1.01 km
The Hathershaw College Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.04 km
Limehurst Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2018)
1.15 km
Holy Family RC Primary School Requires improvement
(January 24, 2018)
1.17 km
Hollinwood Academy Outstanding
(July 4, 2018)
1.23 km
St Thomas CofE Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.29 km
New Bridge School Outstanding
(December 4, 2019)
1.31 km
Holy Rosary RC Junior Infant and Nursery School Requires improvement
(January 23, 2019)
1.31 km
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Good
(March 21, 2019)
1.38 km
Broadfield Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.45 km
Freehold Community Academy Good
(September 26, 2018)
1.46 km
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.55 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL8 4JS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
5.09 km
Kiddi Day Kare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
5.14 km
Muffins Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
5.15 km
Round The Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
5.23 km
Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
5.27 km
B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 20, 2018
5.3 km
The Dukinfield Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
5.34 km
Coffee Lounge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.4 km
Kitchen King Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2020
5.4 km
Lucky 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
5.4 km
Pyramid Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 6, 2021
5.4 km
S Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.4 km
Spice World Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 9, 2021
5.4 km
Wazs Convenience Store - Premier Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
5.4 km
Sodexo Limited At Beaumont Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 16, 2019
5.42 km
Good Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
November 16, 2018
5.45 km
Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 25, 2019
5.46 km
The Chapel House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
5.46 km
Sweet Treats By Vicky Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.47 km
Family Shopper Retailers - other 4
Good
July 10, 2018
5.5 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL8 4JS - Data from Apr 2022

Merton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Colenso Street Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Houghton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 187 m
Mill Gate Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Houghton Avenue Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Oldham - Chaucer Street Taxi Rank 1.88 km
Oldham - George Street Taxi Rank 1.89 km
Oldham - Bloom Street Taxi Rank 1.89 km
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.12 km
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.21 km
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.22 km
Moston Rail Station Rail 2.85 km
Moston Rail Station Rail 2.92 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 4.17 km
Terminal Two Access Air 20.12 km
Terminal Two Access Air 20.14 km
Terminal One Access Air 20.4 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL8 4JS - Data from Dec 2021

Wood Park Clough Valley 1.53 km
Crime Lake Inland Water 1.72 km
Snipe Clough Valley 1.9 km
Little Bankfield Clough Valley 2.05 km
Bankfield Clough Valley 2.28 km
Boodle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 2.36 km
Wester Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Lower Alt Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Holden Clough Valley 2.64 km
Medlock Vale Valley 2.73 km
The Rock Hill Or Mountain 2.74 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Rocher Vale Valley 2.86 km
Downshaw Clough Valley 2.92 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.52412900
Longitude -2.12729800
OS Easting 391658
OS Northing 0403059
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1330
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Oldham West and Royton
Electoral Ward Hollinwood
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000004
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Social renting young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Oldham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33005248
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 030
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 030D
Output Area / Small Area 4A1