OL3 5NS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5NS) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case OL which means Oldham.
- Postal District. In our case OL3.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL3 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NS.
The regional mail center for the post area OL is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the OL3 5NS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GREENFIELD SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL3 5NS postcode have the street address of Wool Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL3 5NS postcode is home to a bustling 67 residents!
It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL3 5NS is within the village of Dobcross.
The OL3 5NS postcode area is composed of 94.74% residential properties, 5.26% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL3 5NS are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are unknown and semi-detached.
Most properties in OL3 5NS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in OL3 5NS fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include Navigation 21-23, Wool Road.
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OL3 5NS: Points of Interest
Navigation Inn
Navigation Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 21-23 Wool Road, Dobcross, Oldham, OL3 5NS.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 94.74% |
| Commercial | 5.26% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL3 5NS
The telephone area code for OL3 5NS is 01457 Glossop.
Map Coordinates for OL3 5NS
| Latitude | 53.557022481 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.00622629008 |
Weather Forecast for OL3 5NS
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | W 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 33.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 50.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 2 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | W 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 2 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL3 5NS Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL3 5NS
| Average Mbps | 41.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 74.320 |
OL3 5NS has an average download speed of 41.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,193 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (195,808) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (987,640) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL3 5NS
| Average Mbps | 8.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
OL3 5NS has an average upload speed of 8.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,753 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
17% of postcodes (198,235) have slower upload speeds.
83% of postcodes (981,653) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL3 5NS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Diggle School
Address: Diggle School, Sam Road, Diggle, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 5PU
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01457601970
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Address: St Chad's CofE Primary School, Rhodes Avenue, Uppermill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 6EE
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact:
Greenfield Primary School
Address: Greenfield Primary School, Shaw Street, Greenfield, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 7AA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01617705525
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Chad's Church of England Primary School, Rhodes Avenue, Uppermill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 6EE
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01457875151
Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School, Delph New Road, Dobcross, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 5BP
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01457872860
England Secondary Schools
Saddleworth School
Address: Saddleworth School, Huddersfield Road, Diggle, Oldham, OL3 5NU
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01457872072
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL3 5NS
BRIDGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 BRIDGE STREET, UPPERMILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 6HZ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 36 OLDHAM ROAD, UPPERMILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 6HY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 146 CHEW VALLEY ROAD, GREENFIELD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 7DD
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
APOLLONIA HOUSE DENTAL & HEALTH CARE LTD
Address: 167 MOSSLEY ROAD, GRASSCROFT, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 4HA
Distance: 1.95 miles
Contact: :
OLDHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 74 OLDHAM ROAD, SPRINGHEAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 5SR
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
WELLFIELD HOUSE
Address: HARTSHEAD STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL4 5DL
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL3 5NS
STRACHAN'S CHEMIST
Address: 7 NEW STREET, UPPERMILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 6AU
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 820228
WELL
Address: 71 HIGH STREET, UPPERMILL, OLDHAM, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 6AP
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 872313
WELL
Address: 28 KING STREET, DELPH, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 5DQ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 874262
WELL
Address: 120-122 CHEW VALLEY ROAD, GREENFIELD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 7DB
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 873623
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 679 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 201400
WELL
Address: 17 MELLOR STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 3BS
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01616 330435
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL3 5NS
2020 SADDLEWORTH
Address: 61 HIGH STREET, UPPERMILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 6AP
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
ALLEGRO OPTICAL (SADDLEWORTH) (THE GREENFIELD CENTRE)
Address: WELLINGTON ROAD, GREENFIELD, OLDHAM, OL3 7AJ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
A HARRIS & PARTNERS
Address: 76 HIGH STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 5AA
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
LEES OPTICAL (OLDHAM)
Address: 88 HIGH STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, OL4 5AA
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
ANDERTON AKBAR & PROCTER LTD
Address: 7 GEORGE STREET, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0JF
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE OPTICIAL
Address: 152 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1PA
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL3 5NS
SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SMITHY LANE, UPPERMILL, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 6AH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 872228
DR. J WRIGHT & PARTNERS
Address: GARSIDE STREET, DELPH, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 5DW
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
DR. P T MORRIS & PARTNERS
Address: PENNINE MEDICAL CENTRE, 6-8 CHEW VALE, GREENFIELD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL3 7EQ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
SARAF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 9098388
MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MOORSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 681 RIPPONDEN ROAD, MOORSIDE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 4JU
Distance: 2.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3448150
LEESBROOK SURGERY
Address: MELLOR STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 3DG
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6214800
Transport Links near OL3 5NS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL3 5NS
- Greenfield
Greenfield station, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZDistance: 1.43 milesDriving Time: 3.64 minutes - Mossley (Manchester)
Mossley station, Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0ABDistance: 3.75 milesDriving Time: 8.43 minutes - Marsden (Yorks)
Marsden station, Station Road, Marsden, West Yorkshire, HD7 6AXDistance: 6.08 milesDriving Time: 8.47 minutes - Stalybridge
Stalybridge station, Rassbottom Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1RFDistance: 6.30 milesDriving Time: 13.34 minutes - Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne station, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JPDistance: 6.81 milesDriving Time: 14.74 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL3 5NS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL3 5NS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL3 5NS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Debbie Abrahams |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the OL3 5NS Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Oldham District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Oldham District at the following link Oldham District.How much is the Council Tax?
Oldham District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Oldham District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the OL3 5NS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Oldham council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Oldham CouncilHouse Sales in OL3 5NS
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £224,800 | £224,800 | £224,800 | 1 |
| 2012 | £283,000 | £180,000 | £222,667 | 3 |
| 2016 | £218,500 | £218,500 | £218,500 | 1 |
| 2017 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £134,450 | £134,450 | £134,450 | 1 |
| 2019 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £119,000 | £182,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the OL3 5NS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL3 5NS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, OLDHAM, OL3 7AF | 2.16 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Tesco |
| Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB | 5.19 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Asda |
| Asda, Greenfield Lane, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8QP | 6.07 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Asda |
| Aldi, Refuge Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8RH | 6.12 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Aldi |
| Iceland, Market Street, Shaw, OLDHAM, OL2 8NR | 6.17 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL3 5NS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 9.28 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 9.28 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Birch Service Area |
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 10.72 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN | 10.87 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 3.61 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 4.49 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 5.39 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG | 5.95 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 3.67 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 4.49 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 5.39 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 6.42 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 7.06 miles | Directions from OL3 5NS to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |