The postcode OL9 6DQ is located in Oldham, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1983.OL9 6DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL9 6DQ 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 OL9 6DQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL9 6DQ is Featherstall Road North which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ripon Street and is 68 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 605 m away at Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, 3.03 km away.
The closest primary school to OL9 6DQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Hilda's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 9, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Blue Coat CofE School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 9, 2011 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Kens Chippy and is 5.49 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 4, 2020.
Policing for OL9 6DQ 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 OL9 6DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL9 6DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL9 6DQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1983 |
| 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 OL9 6DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 9, 2020) | 256 m |
| Northmoor Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 456 m |
| Westwood Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 593 m |
| Burnley Brow Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 659 m |
| The Oldham College | College | 14-99 | Good (December 7, 2018) | 680 m |
| Richmond Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 731 m |
| Westwood High | Independent school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 14, 2019) | 799 m |
| Bare Trees Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 6, 2012) | 983 m |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Good (September 28, 2016) | 1.11 km |
| St Patrick's RC Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.13 km |
| The Blue Coat CofE School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 9, 2011) | 1.18 km |
| The Springboard Project | Special school | 14-19 | 1.23 km | |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.25 km | |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| Westwood Boys School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.39 km | |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Beever Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 14, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.42 km |
| The Oldham Academy North | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 1.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL9 6DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts RC B&E College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 4.81 km | |
| Norton Grange Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2020 | 4.87 km | |
| Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation | Awaiting Inspection | 5.06 km | |
| Dean Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 5.12 km | |
| Go Local Extra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 18, 2021 | 5.12 km | |
| Boozed up convenience store | Exempt May 4, 2021 | 5.17 km | |
| Meadow View | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 5.21 km | |
| Craiglands News | Exempt March 18, 2022 | 5.38 km | |
| Rochdale ASC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 5.44 km | |
| Coffee Together | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 5.49 km | |
| JKG Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 11, 2019 | 5.49 km | |
| Kens Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 4, 2020 | 5.49 km | |
| Meraki Scents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2021 | 5.49 km | |
| Our Local Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 5.49 km | |
| Strand Pharmacy | Exempt April 28, 2021 | 5.49 km | |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 5.53 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services @ St. Gabriels Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 5.54 km | |
| Golden Wok | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 11, 2021 | 5.56 km | |
| Premium Food & Wine | Exempt January 11, 2021 | 5.56 km | |
| Royle Billiards & Bowling Club | Exempt April 23, 2019 | 5.56 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL9 6DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Ripon Street | 68 m | |
| Chadderton Way | 106 m | |
| Ruskin Street | 119 m | |
| Featherstall Road North | 160 m | |
| Tesco Car Park | 190 m | |
| Oldham - Fountain Street | 822 m | |
| Oldham - Bloom Street | 865 m | |
| Oldham - George Street | 1.08 km | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 605 m | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 610 m | |
| Westwood (Manchester Metrolink) | 614 m | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.03 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.07 km | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.11 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.51 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 22.53 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 22.81 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL9 6DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Long Clough | Valley | 1.08 km |
| Plumpton Clough | Valley | 1.36 km |
| Buckley Wood | 2.01 km | |
| Royley Clough | Valley | 2.03 km |
| Cinder Hill | 2.53 km | |
| Greenacres Hill | 2.58 km | |
| Snipe Clough | Valley | 2.75 km |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 3.22 km |
| Higher Stake Hill | 3.26 km | |
| Hodge Clough | Valley | 3.29 km |
| The Orchard | 3.54 km | |
| Tandle Hill | 3.56 km | |
| Higher Count Hill | 3.57 km | |
| Lower Count Hill | 3.58 km | |
| Gerrard Wood | 3.59 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.54787000 |
| Longitude | -2.12522600 |
| OS Easting | 391800 |
| OS Northing | 0405700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Oldham West and Royton |
| Electoral Ward | Coldhurst |
| 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 | E33005197 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Oldham 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Oldham 016A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |