Postcode OL8 4QS (Oldham)

Map showing OL8 4QS and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL8 4QS is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL8 4QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

OL8 4QS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 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 4QS as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.

The closest road name to OL8 4QS is Hive Street which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Drury Lane and is 170 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 601 m away at Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 2.12 km away.

The closest primary school to OL8 4QS (for ages 11 and under) is St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 10, 2017.

The local pub for residents of OL8 4QS is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 5.58 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 5.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 60.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 92.9% 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for OL8 4QS 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 4QS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Hive Street 36 m
Byron Street 53 m
Farrand Road 64 m
Lonsdale Road 69 m
Chelbourne Drive 88 m
Wrexham Close 108 m
South Street 120 m
Grammar School Road 124 m
Moorfield Road 133 m
Parkfield Avenue 134 m
Incline Road 151 m
Barmouth Court 157 m
Robert Street 173 m
Baxter Street 184 m
Corwen Close 191 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL8 4QS

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 4QS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Good
(October 10, 2017)
0 m
Oasis Academy Oldham Serious Weaknesses
(November 22, 2018)
385 m
Corpus Christi RC Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2015)
636 m
Stanley Road Primary School Good
(September 26, 2017)
757 m
Hollinwood Academy Outstanding
(July 4, 2018)
785 m
Oasis Academy Limeside Outstanding
(June 21, 2013)
868 m
New Bridge School Outstanding
(December 4, 2019)
908 m
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Good
(November 8, 2019)
933 m
Yew Tree Community School Good
(November 8, 2017)
975 m
SMS Changing lives School Requires improvement
(February 6, 2020)
1.02 km
Higher Failsworth Primary School Good
(October 11, 2017)
1.18 km
Holy Family RC Primary School Requires improvement
(January 24, 2018)
1.26 km
Limehurst Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2018)
1.31 km
Oldham Hulme Grammar School 1.31 km
Freehold Community Academy Good
(September 26, 2018)
1.5 km
Werneth Primary School Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.51 km
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.51 km
Coppice Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.52 km
St John's Church of England Primary School 1.61 km
Co-op Academy Failsworth Requires improvement
(December 9, 2021)
1.72 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ironworks Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2020
5.26 km
Muffins Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 15, 2021
5.34 km
Kiddi Day Kare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
5.38 km
Round The Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 8, 2019
5.44 km
Waterfall Elior At Lyndhurst Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
5.48 km
B V Catering Limited at Barton Villa Guest House Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 20, 2018
5.53 km
The Dukinfield Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 2, 2021
5.54 km
Coffee Lounge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.58 km
Kitchen King Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 10, 2020
5.58 km
Lucky 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
5.58 km
Pyramid Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
July 6, 2021
5.58 km
S Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.58 km
Spice World Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 9, 2021
5.58 km
Wazs Convenience Store - Premier Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
5.58 km
Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 25, 2019
5.59 km
The Chapel House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 1, 2019
5.59 km
Sweet Treats By Vicky Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.67 km
Family Shopper Retailers - other 4
Good
July 10, 2018
5.69 km
McColls Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2019
5.69 km
Megna Spice Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 24, 2022
5.69 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Drury Lane Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Devon Mill Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Vicarage Street Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Drury Lane Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Manchester Road Bus Stop/Station 257 m
Oldham - Bloom Street Taxi Rank 2.35 km
Oldham - Chaucer Street Taxi Rank 2.43 km
Oldham - George Street Taxi Rank 2.43 km
Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 601 m
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 605 m
Hollinwood (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 610 m
Moston Rail Station Rail 2.12 km
Moston Rail Station Rail 2.19 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.86 km
Terminal Two Access Air 19.59 km
Terminal Two Access Air 19.61 km
Terminal One Access Air 19.88 km

Nearby Nature

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

Crime Lake Inland Water 1.71 km
Wood Park Clough Valley 1.93 km
Boodle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Medlock Vale Valley 2.59 km
Snipe Clough Valley 2.66 km
Little Bankfield Clough Valley 2.68 km
Bankfield Clough Valley 2.94 km
Wester Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.98 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 3.09 km
Jericho Clough Valley 3.1 km
Holden Clough Valley 3.14 km
Bell Clough Valley 3.19 km
Lower Alt Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.3 km
Downshaw Clough Valley 3.31 km
Weir Clough Valley 3.35 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL8 4QS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 61.9 Mbps 60.5 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.8 Mbps 19.95 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 7.1% 67.6 13.1
300+ Mbps 92.9% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 150,393 kWh - mean 12,533 kWh : median 11,275 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for OL8 4QS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.52241800
Longitude -2.13846900
OS Easting 390917
OS Northing 0402870
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2624
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Oldham BUASD
Workplace Zone E33005250
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 031
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 031D
Output Area / Small Area 7A3