oldham OL5 Postcodes

Oldham (OL5)

The OL5 postcode area is located in the Oldham postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 417 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the OL5 postcode area, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale, Todmorden which come under the local authority of the Tameside Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in OL5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of OL5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The OL5 postcode area is located in the town of Oldham, Greater Manchester within the metropolitan borough of Oldham. It is located in the North West of England, 3.3 miles northeast of Manchester. The area forms part of the Northern City conurbation.

The postcode covers numerous districts including Saddleworth, Delph, and Lydgate. It covers a total of 20.48 km2 of land including parts of Saddleworth, Denshaw and Lydgate. The population of this postcode area is approximately 38,367 people, according to the 2011 Census.

The area is serviced by the Oldham Metrolink, which provides easy access around the city. There are also several bus services which provide access to other areas nearby such as Manchester, Stockport and Bolton.

Oldham town centre is also located to the south west of the postal code and is easily accessible. The centre offers a wide variety of shops, cafes, and entertainment venues. There are also several attractions in the area such as the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham's Gallery Oldham, the National Football Museum, the nearby Hollingworth Lake, as well as various parks and greenspaces.

The area is also home to a range of educational facilities, these include St. John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Oasis Academy Oldham and the University of Salford which is located just a short distance from the postcode OL5.

The area also has strong connections to its manufacturing, engineering and retail history. The area is home to many large, well-known, and high-tech companies such as The Co-operative Group, ABB, and BAE Systems.

TheOL5 postcode area is a prosperous area of Greater Manchester, close to the City Centre and with excellent transport links. It is home to a range of services and amenities, as well as a varied range of educational options and a growing manufacturing base. Its central location and vibrant culture make it an attractive area for those looking for a job, education, or a place to live.

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