Postcode OL8 4UU (Oldham) Terminated December 1998

Map showing OL8 4UU and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL8 4UU is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in July 1995 and terminated in December 1998.OL8 4UU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

OL8 4UU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.4 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 4UU as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.

The closest road name to OL8 4UU is Cashgate Court which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Chamber Road and is 21 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 941 m away at South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Moston Rail Station, 2.74 km away.

The closest primary school to OL8 4UU (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 4UU is Pyramid Snooker Hall and is 5.72 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 5.47 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 15, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cashgate Court 46 m
Heron Street 69 m
Mulmount Close 99 m
Low Vale Drive 108 m
Collier Hill Avenue 111 m
Priory Close 122 m
Pretoria Road 150 m
Coniston Avenue 151 m
Collier Hill 158 m
Mafeking Street 161 m
Penrith Avenue 162 m
High Vale Close 164 m
Armitage Close 192 m
Cartmel Close 195 m
Kimberley Street 207 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL8 4UU

Introduction July 1995
Termination December 1998
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School Good
(November 8, 2019)
400 m
Oldham Hulme Grammar School 542 m
Oasis Academy Oldham Serious Weaknesses
(November 22, 2018)
636 m
Corpus Christi RC Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2015)
691 m
Coppice Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
746 m
Werneth Primary School Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
746 m
Stanley Road Primary School Good
(September 26, 2017)
750 m
St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Good
(October 10, 2017)
772 m
Oasis Academy Limeside Outstanding
(June 21, 2013)
1 km
St Thomas CofE Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.06 km
Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Good
(March 21, 2019)
1.1 km
Freehold Community Academy Good
(September 26, 2018)
1.14 km
The Hathershaw College Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.25 km
St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.3 km
Yew Tree Community School Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.38 km
Broadfield Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.4 km
Hollinwood Academy Outstanding
(July 4, 2018)
1.41 km
Limehurst Community Primary School Good
(November 7, 2018)
1.46 km
Holy Family RC Primary School Requires improvement
(January 24, 2018)
1.47 km
New Bridge School Outstanding
(December 4, 2019)
1.5 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Chamber Road Bus Stop/Station 21 m
Heron Street Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Heron Street Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Heron Street Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Vaal Street Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Oldham - Bloom Street Taxi Rank 1.65 km
Oldham - Chaucer Street Taxi Rank 1.68 km
Oldham - George Street Taxi Rank 1.69 km
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 941 m
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.04 km
South Chadderton (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 1.05 km
Moston Rail Station Rail 2.74 km
Moston Rail Station Rail 2.81 km
Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.87 km
Terminal Two Access Air 20.31 km
Terminal Two Access Air 20.32 km
Terminal One Access Air 20.59 km

Nearby Nature

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

Wood Park Clough Valley 1.85 km
Snipe Clough Valley 1.98 km
Crime Lake Inland Water 2.01 km
Little Bankfield Clough Valley 2.31 km
Bankfield Clough Valley 2.52 km
Deanshut Clough Valley 2.53 km
Wester Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.63 km
Boodle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Lower Alt Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
The Rock Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Holden Clough Valley 2.94 km
Medlock Vale Valley 3.02 km
Rocher Vale Valley 3.04 km
Downshaw Clough Valley 3.23 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.52673400
Longitude -2.12934200
OS Easting 391523
OS Northing 0403349
OS Positional Quality Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes)

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1668
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 E33005233
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Oldham 027
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Oldham 027D
Output Area / Small Area 7A3