OL1 Postcode District
OL1 is one of 7 Postcode Districts for the Oldham Post town in Greater Manchester
The OL1 postcode district is located in the OL Oldham postal area, OL1 has a population of 25,455 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.78 square miles (9.79 square kilometres or 2,420.35 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of OL1. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The OL1 postcode district in Greater Manchester, England comprises the primary settlement of Oldham. Other significant settlements include Chadderton and Higginshaw. The primary post town in this district is Oldham.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector OL1 1, covers Oldham in Greater Manchester.
The sector OL1 2, covers Oldham and Chadderton in Greater Manchester.
The sector OL1 3, covers Oldham in Greater Manchester.
The sector OL1 4, covers Oldham in Greater Manchester.
The sector OL1 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is OLDHAM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Oldham District (B) area with a total of 794 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Royton | 0.66 | NW |
| Chadderton | 1.44 | SW |
| Shaw | 1.57 | NNE |
| Lees | 2.12 | SE |
| Middleton | 3.57 | W |
| Milnrow | 3.68 | N |
| Mossley | 3.85 | SE |
| Failsworth | 4.02 | SSW |
| Rochdale | 4.49 | NNW |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | 4.73 | S |
| Heywood | 5.13 | WNW |
| Droylsden | 5.51 | SSW |
| Stalybridge | 5.60 | SSE |
| Dukinfield | 5.73 | SSE |
| Littleborough | 5.98 | N |
| Denton | 7.04 | S |
| Hyde | 7.49 | S |
| Whitworth | 7.51 | NNW |
| Whitefield | 7.53 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 762
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 4 | 223 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 3 | 188 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 147 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 1 | 106 |
| Chadderton | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 55 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 8 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 6 |
| Chadderton | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 5 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 4 | 5 |
| Chadderton | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 4 |
| Chadderton | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 3 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 4 | 2 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 4 | 2 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 3 | 2 |
| OLDHAM | OLDHAM | OL1 3 | 1 |
| Chadderton | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 1 |
| Higginshaw | OLDHAM | OL1 4 | 1 |
| Higginshaw | OLDHAM | OL1 4 | 1 |
| Higginshaw | OLDHAM | OL1 4 | 1 |
| Chadderton | OLDHAM | OL1 2 | 1 |
Street list for OL1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| SCAFELL CLOSE | 1 |
| MALPAS STREET | 1 |
| CRABTREE ROAD | 1 |
| ASCROFT STREET | 1 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOMMYFIELD | OLDHAM | 92 | OL1 3BU | View map | |
| YORKSHIRE STREET | OLDHAM | 83 | OL1 3TH | View map | |
| UNION STREET | OLDHAM | 57 | OL1 1HH | View map | |
| RIPPONDEN ROAD | OLDHAM | 38 | OL1 4JJ | View map | |
| THE SPINDLES SHOPPING CENTRE | OLDHAM | 31 | OL1 1HE | View map | |
| TOWN SQUARE | OLDHAM | 31 | OL1 1XD | View map | |
| HENSHAW STREET | OLDHAM | 28 | OL1 1NH | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | OLDHAM | 21 | OL1 3AB | View map | |
| HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | OLDHAM | 20 | OL1 3PA | View map | |
| GEORGE STREET | OLDHAM | 19 | OL1 1LS | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | OLDHAM | 18 | OL1 1JA | View map | |
| TOMMYFIELD/LORD STREET | OLDHAM | 18 | OL1 1NJ | View map | |
| ROCHDALE ROAD | OLDHAM | 14 | OL1 2HF | View map | |
| MANCHESTER CHAMBERS | OLDHAM | 10 | OL1 1LF | View map | |
| CHADDERTON WAY | OLDHAM | 9 | OL1 2EW | View map | |
| CURZON STREET | OLDHAM | 9 | OL1 3AG | View map | |
| FEATHERSTALL ROAD NORTH | OLDHAM | 9 | OL1 2NJ | View map | |
| ALBION STREET/TOMMYFIELD | OLDHAM | 7 | OL1 1NJ | View map | |
| BURNLEY LANE | OLDHAM | CHADDERTON | 7 | OL1 2PW | View map |
| BRACKLEY SQUARE | OLDHAM | 6 | OL1 3RS | View map | |
| COLERIDGE ROAD | OLDHAM | 6 | OL1 4RJ | View map | |
| HENSHAW STREET/TOMMYFIELD | OLDHAM | 6 | OL1 1NJ | View map |
Schools in the district
Future Finders Employability College
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
77 Union Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 1JZ
Headteacher: Mr Scott McKeown
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Westwood Boys School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
121 Union Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 1TE
Headteacher: Mr Kamal Khan
Ofsted rating: Good
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tilbury Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 2HJ
Headteacher: Mrs Patricia Burton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ruth Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 3EZ
Headteacher: Mr Paul Wardle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beever Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moorby Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 3QU
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Edwards (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Blue Coat CofE School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Egerton Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 3SQ
Headteacher: Mr Rob Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Watersheddings Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Broadbent Road , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4HU
Headteacher: Mr John Crabtree (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Woodlands Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodlands Primary Academy , Broadbent Road , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4HU
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Sharpe (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kingsland School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Whitecroft Street , Watersheddings , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4HX
Headteacher: Mr Emmett Patel (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hodge Clough Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Conduit Street , Moorside , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4JX
Headteacher: Mr Neil Cavanagh
Ofsted rating: Good
Mayfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mayfield Road , Derker , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4LG
Headteacher: Mr Mark Couper-Barton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stoneleigh Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vulcan Street , Derker , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Black (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Willowpark Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vulcan Street , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Hayes (Executive Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St. Theresa's RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whetstone Hill Road , Derker , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4NA
Headteacher: Mrs Linda McCombe
Ofsted rating: Good
St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Coleridge Road , Sholver , Oldham
Postcode: OL1 4RL
Headteacher: Mr Adam Laskey (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Harwood Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hardfield Street , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 1DG
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pot Hall , Wilton Grove , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 2AA
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Dunne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Pot Hall , Wilton Grove , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 2AA
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Ames (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hopwood Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Magdala Street , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 2HN
Headteacher: Mrs Gill Sarginson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Siddal Moor Sports College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Newhouse Road , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 2NT
Headteacher: Mr Simon White (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Newhouse Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Newhouse Road , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 2NT
Headteacher: Mr Alex Burnham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Edgar Wood Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Heywood Old Road , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 2QN
Headteacher: Mr Paul Jones
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Woodland Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Regent Street , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 3BX
Headteacher: Mrs J Cunningham (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Heywood
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sutherland Road , Darnhill , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 3PD
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Gavin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sutherland Road , Darnhill , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 3PD
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Gavin
Ofsted rating: Good
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heys Lane , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 3RD
Headteacher: Mrs Maxine Beresford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bury and Rochdale Old Road , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 4BB
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Barratt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rye Street , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 4DF
Headteacher: Mrs G Rennie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Queen's Park Road , Heywood
Postcode: OL10 4XB
Headteacher: Mrs Kimberley Farrall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ann Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 1EZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Campbell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Deeplish Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Derby Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 1LT
Headteacher: Ewan McPherson (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
New Barn Lane , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 1TA
Headteacher: Mrs Heather Edge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Great Gates Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 2DA
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Arnold (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oldham Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 2HB
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Brown
Ofsted rating: Good
Sandbrook Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hartley Lane , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 2LR
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Charlton
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Castleton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hillcrest Road , Castleton , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 2QD
Headteacher: Miss Lindsay Torrance (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vicarage Road South , Castleton , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 2TN
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Bolton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hanover Street , Castleton , St. Edward's Church of England Primary School , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 3AR
Headteacher: Dr Alison Petrie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Matthew Moss High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Matthew Moss Lane , Marland , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 3LU
Headteacher: Mr Mark Moorhouse (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brimrod Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holborn Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 4NB
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marland Hill Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 4QW
Headteacher: Mrs Alex Pridgeon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Hudsons Walk , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 5EF
Headteacher: Mr John Watson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Redwood
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Hudsons Walk , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 5EW
Headteacher: Ms Jo Connor (interim) (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bamford Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Belgium Street , Rochdale , Manchester
Postcode: OL11 5PS
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Gaskell (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whittaker Moss Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Highwood , Whittaker Moss Primary School , Rochdale
Postcode: OL11 5XP
Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Backhouse (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Maud Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0EL
Headteacher: Headteacher Sharon Hardy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Foxholes Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0ET
Headteacher: Mrs Monica Walczak (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Foxholes Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0ET
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Bishop (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
36 Taylor Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0HX
Headteacher: Mr Mohammed Zarafat
Ofsted rating: Good
Greenbank Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Greenbank Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0HZ
Headteacher: Mrs S Hartley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Greenbank Rd , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0HZ
Headteacher: Mr Mohammed Zarafat
Ofsted rating: Good
Howard Street Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Howard Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0PP
Headteacher: Mrs Sandra Hartley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brownhill School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Heights Lane , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0PZ
Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Speakman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healey Foundation Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Earnshaw Avenue , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 0ST
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Hopkins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Willow View School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Fisherfield Farm , Hargate Avenue , Norden , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 6BT
Headteacher: Miss Danielle Hulme
Ofsted rating: Good
Shawclough Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thrum Hall Lane , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 6DE
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Sandiford-Mitchell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rochdale Sixth Form College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
College Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 6HY
Headteacher: Mr Karl Smith
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Falinge Park High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Falinge Road , Shawclough , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 6LD
Headteacher: Mrs Paula O'Reilly (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Spotland Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Edmund Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 6QG
Headteacher: Mrs Suzanne Cassidy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Churchill Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 7DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Vyse (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Caldershaw Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Edenfield Road , Caldershaw Primary School , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 7QL
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Trainor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Edenfield Road , Norden , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 7QL
Headteacher: Mrs Mary Brooks (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Norden Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shawfield Lane , Norden , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 7RQ
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Bentham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lime Grove, Off John Street , Whitworth , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 8DB
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Rainey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St John with St Michael Church of England Primary School, Shawforth
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moss Side Street , Shawforth , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 8EP
Headteacher: Mr Steven Rooney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moss Side Street , Shawforth , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 8EP
Headteacher: Mr Steven Rooney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tonacliffe Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tonacliffe Road , Whitworth , Tonacliffe School, Tonacliffe Road , ROCHDALE
Postcode: OL12 8SS
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Heap (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hallfold , Hall Street , Whitworth , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 8TL
Headteacher: Mr N Crabtree (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whitworth Community High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Hall Street , Hallford , Hallfold , ROCHDALE
Postcode: OL12 8TS
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Middlemas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Heybrook Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9BJ
Headteacher: Mrs Toni Moore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kentmere Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9EE
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Howard
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Meadows School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Egerton House , Wardle Road , Wardle , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9EN
Headteacher: Mrs Paula Forth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Howarth School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Great Howarth Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9HJ
Headteacher: Mr Gavin Hosford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St James' Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crossfield Road , Wardle , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9JW
Headteacher: Mr Robert Andrew (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St James' Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crossfield Road , Wardle , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9JW
Headteacher: Mr Ian Risby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Dearnley
Phase: Primary
Address:
Union Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9QA
Headteacher: Mrs Judith Rainford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Union Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9QA
Headteacher: Mrs Judith Rainford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wardle Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Birch Road , Wardle , Rochdale
Postcode: OL12 9RD
Headteacher: Mr James Glennie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Booth Road , Stacksteads , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 0QW
Headteacher: Mr JOHN Aspin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Fearns Community Sports College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Fearns Moss , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 0TG
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Stead (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
The Valley Leadership Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Fearns Moss , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 0TG
Headteacher: Mr Shane Carey
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bacup Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Cowtoot Lane , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 8EF
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea E Cooper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bacup Thorn Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cowtoot Lane , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 8EF
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Edgar (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
Phase: Primary
Address:
Huttock End Lane , Stacksteads , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 8LD
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Scott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Northern Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Burnley Road , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 8PH
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Tomlinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bacup
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tong Lane , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 9LJ
Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Bishop-Horsfield (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lane End Road , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 9RR
Headteacher: Ms Deanne Marsh (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Britannia Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rochdale Road , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 9TS
Headteacher: Mrs N Longstaff (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sharneyford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Todmorden Road , Bacup
Postcode: OL13 9UQ
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Holt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Todmorden
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wellington Road , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 5HP
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Lloyd (Headteacher (Interim))
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ferney Lee Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ferney Lee Road , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 5NR
Headteacher: Mrs Kelly Williams (Headteacher (Interim))
Ofsted rating: Good
Castle Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Halifax Road , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 5SQ
Headteacher: Mr Duncan Hetherington (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rochdale Road , Walsden , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 6RN
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Crowther Esther Logue (Headteachers)
Ofsted rating: Good
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Burnley Road , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 7BS
Headteacher: Mrs Alice Leadbitter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Todmorden High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Ewood Lane , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 7DG
Headteacher: Miss Gill Shirt (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Shade Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Knowlwood Road , Shade , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 7PD
Headteacher: Miss Mollie McCracken (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Greenfield Terrace , Cornholme , Todmorden
Postcode: OL14 8PL
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Dickinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridgenorth Drive , Littleborough
Postcode: OL15 0ES
Headteacher: Mrs Antonia Firth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whitelees Road , Littleborough
Postcode: OL15 8DU
Headteacher: Mrs Carmel Ruane (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Victoria Street , Littleborough
Postcode: OL15 9DB
Headteacher: Mr Mark Kenyon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Littleborough Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Calderbrook Road , Littleborough
Postcode: OL15 9HW
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Woodman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Todmorden Road , Summit , Littleborough
Postcode: OL15 9PR
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Taylor-Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Broadfield Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sparrow Hill , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 1QT
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel D'ardis
Ofsted rating: Good
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Millgate , Halifax Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 2NU
Headteacher: Mrs Monica Walczak (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Millgate , Halifax Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 2NU
Headteacher: Mr David Marshall
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hamer Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Albert Royds Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 2SU
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Terry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Springside
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Albert Royds Street , Rochdale , Manchester
Postcode: OL16 2SU
Headteacher: Mrs Melody Fierro (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Belfield Community School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Samson Street , Belfield , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 2XW
Headteacher: Miss Carly Wilson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street , Belfield , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 2XW
Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Speakman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Cornfield Street , Milnrow , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 3DR
Headteacher: Mr Darren Randle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hollingworth Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Cornfield Street , Milnrow , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 3DR
Headteacher: Mr Robert McGinty (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crossgates Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kiln Lane , Milnrow , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 3HB
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Norton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St James Street , Milnrow , Milnrow Parish Ce Primary School , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 3JT
Headteacher: Ms Lindsey Kirkham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brookland School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
13 Newhey Road , Milnrow , Rochdale , Royton
Postcode: OL16 3NP
Headteacher: Mrs Tayyaba Ahmed (Head of Education)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Huddersfield Road , Newhey , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 3QZ
Headteacher: Mrs R Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kingsway , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 4AW
Headteacher: Mrs Pamela Dungworth (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Moorhouse Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crossley Street , Milnrow , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 4DR
Headteacher: Miss Ellen Bullock (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Moorhouse Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crossley Street , Milnrow , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 4DR
Headteacher: Mrs Kelly Milnes
Ofsted rating: Good
Newhey Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hawthorn Lane , Newhey , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 4JX
Headteacher: Mrs L Sykes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Cuthbert's RC High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Shaw Road , Thornham , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 4RX
Headteacher: Mr Shaun Shields (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Lowerplace Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kingsway , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 4UU
Headteacher: Ms Karen Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kingsway Park High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Turf Hill Road , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 4XA
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Langley
Ofsted rating: Good
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Muriel Street , Rochdale
Postcode: OL16 5JQ
Headteacher: Mr Aelred Whelan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 20 UNION STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1BE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 96 UNION STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1DU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Integrated Care Centre | NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Ascroft Medical | 3 ASCROFT COURT, PETER STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1HP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | The Tooth Place Limited | 63-65 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3SL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Rhodes Dp Ltd | 11 RHODES STREET, OLDHAM, OL1 3TG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Synergy Dental | 133 UNION STREET, OLDHAM, OL1 1TE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Duru Practice | INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE, NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 6213636 |
| 2 | Lindley House Health Centre | INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE, NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 7857520 |
| 3 | Jalal Practice | INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE, NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 6213443 |
| 4 | Moorside Medical Practice | MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 3448150 |
| 5 | Perkins Practice | INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE, NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 6213888 |
| 6 | St Mary's Medical Centre | ROCK STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3UL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01613 572260 |
| 7 | The Chowdhury Practice | INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE, NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 6213535 |
| 8 | Oldham Family Practice | 1ST FLOOR INTEGRATED C C, NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1NL | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 6213456 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannon St(hcc)ltd | 5 MANCHESTER CHAMBERS, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1LF | PHARMACY | Call 0161 6337124 |
| 2 | Boots | 1 TOWN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1XD | PHARMACY | Call 01616 336136 |
| 3 | Well | 44 HORSEDGE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3SH | PHARMACY | Call 01616 245147 |
| 4 | Hobbs Pharmacy | 679 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU | PHARMACY | Call 01616 201400 |
| 5 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, OL1 3LG | PHARMACY | Call 01616 028961 |
| 6 | Gardeners Chemist | 285 ROCHDALE ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 2HG | PHARMACY | Call 0161 6331950 |
| 7 | Chadderton Pharmacy | 80 BURNLEY LANE, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 2PW | PHARMACY | Call 01616 206911 |
| 8 | Lloydspharmacy | OLDHAM ICC, NEW RADCLIFFE STREET, OLDHAM, OL1 1NL | PHARMACY | Call 01916 265426 |
| 9 | Medi Call | 31 MARKET PLACE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AB | PHARMACY | Call 03331 120330 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayner Opticians (oldham) | 6 HENSHAW STREET, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vision Express (oldham) | UNIT 6 LOWER MALL, SPINDLES SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1HE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers (oldham) | 9 CURZON STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3AE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | John Clegg Opticians | 79 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3ST | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Boots Opticians (oldham) | 1 TOWN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1XD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Oldham Huddersfield Rd | HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3LG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Spectacles Shop Limited | 29-31 MARKET PLACE, OLDHAM, OL1 3AB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £363,150 | 20 | £378,905 | 8 | £329,176 | 17 | £427,763 | 14 |
| Semi-detached | £202,262 | 60 | £191,288 | 66 | £184,220 | 55 | £196,950 | 73 |
| Terraced | £153,774 | 108 | £131,101 | 132 | £118,252 | 123 | £122,707 | 148 |
| Flats | £82,563 | 8 | £94,182 | 11 | £89,667 | 6 | £107,164 | 14 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A627(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.21
Average Driving Distance: 2.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 790
M62 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.09
Average Driving Distance: 4.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 38
M60 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.30
Average Driving Distance: 3.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 779
M62 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.71
Average Driving Distance: 4.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 787
M60 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.95
Average Driving Distance: 3.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 782
M62 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.85
Average Driving Distance: 5.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 8
M62 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.98
Average Driving Distance: 5.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 565
M60 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.56
Average Driving Distance: 4.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 201
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| OL1 1 | Oldham Delivery Office |
| OL1 2 | Oldham Delivery Office |
| OL1 3 | Oldham Delivery Office |
| OL1 4 | Oldham Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| O | L | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| O | L | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the OL1 postal code are OLDHAM and Chadderton.
The OL1 Postcode shares a border with M24 (Middleton), OL2 (Royton, Shaw), OL4 (OLDHAM, Lees, Springhead) and OL9 (Chadderton, OLDHAM).
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