OL4 3FR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3FR) 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 OL4.
Postal Sector. In our case OL4 3.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case FR.

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 OL4 3FR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is OLDHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the OL4 3FR postcode have the street address of Tawny Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL4 3FR postcode is home to a bustling 46 residents!

It is situated within the post town of OLDHAM within the old postal county of Lancashire.

OL4 3FR is within the town of Lees.

The OL4 3FR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in OL4 3FR are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.

Most properties in OL4 3FR are unknown with the rest being social housing.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for OL4 3FR

The telephone area code for OL4 3FR is 0161 Manchester.

Map Coordinates for OL4 3FR

Latitude	53.540640419
Longitude	-2.07466999608

Ordnance Survey Maps for OL4 3FR

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Weather Forecast for OL4 3FR

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	5.00%	ESE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	ENE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	ENE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	2.00%	E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	11.00%	ENE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	ENE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	9.00%	NE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	6.00%	NE 13 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Fog	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	19.00%	NE 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Fog	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	19.00%	NE 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Fog	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	17.00%	NE 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	NE 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	17.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	0.00%	ENE 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	1.00%	ENE 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	ENE 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	NE 13 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Mist	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	14.00%	NE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Mist	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	NE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	13.00%	NNE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	14.00%	NW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	34.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	15.00%	WNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	W 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	W 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	15.00%	WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	12.00%	SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	SW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	ESE 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL4 3FR Postcode?

Download Speeds For OL4 3FR

Average Mbps	42.900
Median Mbps	44.300
Maximum Mbps	68.340

OL4 3FR has an average download speed of 42.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,244 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

18% of postcodes (214,547) have slower broadband speeds.

82% of postcodes (968,850) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For OL4 3FR

Average Mbps	8.500
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	13.080

OL4 3FR 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.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of OL4 3FR Postcode

England Primary Schools

St Hugh's CofE Primary School

Address: St Hugh's CofE Primary School, Wildmoor Avenue, Holts, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5NZ

Distance: 0.88 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617703171

Alt Academy

Address: Alt Academy, Alt Lane, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 2EL

Distance: 0.95 miles

School Website

Contact: 01612600622

St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School

Address: St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School, Cedar Lane, Grasscroft, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 4DS

Distance: 1.49 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617707300

St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School

Address: St Anne's CofE Lydgate Primary School, Cedar Lane, Grasscroft, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 4DS

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact:

Knowsley Junior School

Address: Knowsley Junior School, Stoneleigh Road, Springhead, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 4BH

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616334433

Springhead Infant and Nursery School

Address: Springhead Infant and Nursery School, Cooper Street, Springhead, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 4QT

Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617705620

St Agnes CofE Primary School

Address: St Agnes CofE Primary School, Knolls Lane, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5RU

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617705970

St Edward's RC School

Address: St Edward's RC School, Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ

Distance: 0.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616241377

Hey-with-Zion Primary School

Address: Hey-with-Zion Primary School, Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ

Distance: 0.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617707620

St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School

Address: St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School, Thomas Street, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5AT

Distance: 0.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617707400

Roundthorn Primary Academy

Address: Roundthorn Primary Academy, Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN

Distance: 0.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617708600

Roundthorn Community Primary School

Address: Roundthorn Community Primary School, Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5LN

Distance: 0.68 miles

Contact:

Woodlands Primary Academy

Address: Woodlands Primary Academy, Woodlands Primary Academy, Broadbent Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU

Distance: 1.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01613595698

Watersheddings Primary School

Address: Watersheddings Primary School, Broadbent Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU

Distance: 1.00 miles

Contact:

Littlemoor Primary School

Address: Littlemoor Primary School, Littlemoor Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2RR

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact:

Clarksfield Primary School

Address: Clarksfield Primary School, Grasmere Road, Clarksfield, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1NG

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact:

Glodwick Infant and Nursery School

Address: Glodwick Infant and Nursery School, Glodwick Road, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, OL4 1AJ

Distance: 0.91 miles

School Website

Contact: 01618238610

Greenacres Primary School

Address: Greenacres Primary School, Dunkerley Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 2AX

Distance: 0.68 miles

Contact:

Alexandra Park Junior School

Address: Alexandra Park Junior School, Brook Lane, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 2BE

Distance: 1.15 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617708321

St Anne's RC Primary School

Address: St Anne's RC Primary School, Greenacres Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 1HP

Distance: 0.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617705401

Horton Mill Community Primary School

Address: Horton Mill Community Primary School, Southlink, Glodwick, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1GL

Distance: 1.01 miles

Contact: 01617707200

Beever Primary School

Address: Beever Primary School, Moorby Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 3QU

Distance: 1.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01617707500

England Secondary Schools

Waterhead Academy

Address: Waterhead Academy, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3NY

Distance: 0.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01616205859

Waterhead Academy

Address: Waterhead Academy, Huddersfield Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 3NY

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact:

Oasis Academy Leesbrook

Address: Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Roxbury Avenue, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 5JE

Distance: 0.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01612904000

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near OL4 3FR

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 36 HIGH STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 5AQ

Distance: 0.19 miles

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DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 74 HIGH STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 5AA

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: :

WELLFIELD HOUSE

Address: HARTSHEAD STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER, OL4 5DL

Distance: 0.33 miles

Contact: :

OLDHAM ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 74 OLDHAM ROAD, SPRINGHEAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 5SR

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 341 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1LR

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: :

JACKSON'S DENTAL CARE

Address: 244 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2RB

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near OL4 3FR

ROWLANDS PHARMACY

Address: LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE, ATHENS WAY, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 3BP

Distance: 0.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 244981

WELL

Address: 17 MELLOR STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 3BS

Distance: 0.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 330435

LEES ROAD PHARMACY

Address: 282 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, OL4 1PA

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 243529

WELL

Address: 242 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2RB

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01616 245768

APEX PHARMACY

Address: SUITE 1, 177 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1JP

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01618 702424

OUR PHARMACY

Address: HOPWOOD HOUSE, LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1JN

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6245101

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near OL4 3FR

A HARRIS & PARTNERS

Address: 76 HIGH STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 5AA

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: :

LEES OPTICAL (OLDHAM)

Address: 88 HIGH STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, OL4 5AA

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: :

EYE CARE OPTICIAL

Address: 152 LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1PA

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: :

OLDHAM HUDDERSFIELD RD

Address: HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3LG

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: :

JOHN CLEGG OPTICIANS

Address: 79 YORKSHIRE STREET, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 3ST

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (OLDHAM)

Address: 1 TOWN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL1 1XD

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near OL4 3FR

LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: ATHENS WAY, LEES, OLDHAM, OL4 3BP

Distance: 0.03 miles

Contact: :

LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: ATHENS WAY, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 3BP

Distance: 0.03 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6521285

LEESBROOK SURGERY

Address: MELLOR STREET, LEES, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 3DG

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6214800

SPRINGFIELD HOUSE

Address: 275 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 2RJ

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6672480

HOPWOOD HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HOPWOOD HOUSE, THE VINEYARD, LEES ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1JN

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6283628

ALEXANDRA GROUP MED PRACT

Address: 137 GLODWICK ROAD, OLDHAM, LANCASHIRE, OL4 1YN

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: tel: 0161 6229210

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Transport Links near OL4 3FR

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: OL4 3FR

Greenfield
Greenfield station, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Lancashire, OL3 7JZ
Distance: 2.74 miles
Driving Time: 5.45 minutes
Mossley (Manchester)
Mossley station, Manchester Road, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 0AB
Distance: 3.12 miles
Driving Time: 6.64 minutes
Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne station, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6JP
Distance: 4.47 miles
Driving Time: 9.34 minutes
Stalybridge
Stalybridge station, Rassbottom Street, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1RF
Distance: 4.87 miles
Driving Time: 9.85 minutes
Mills Hill (Manchester)
Mills Hill station, Oldham Road, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 2HJ
Distance: 4.97 miles
Driving Time: 10.52 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near OL4 3FR

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near OL4 3FR

A627(M) J1

Distance: 3.83 miles

Driving Time: 7.00 minutes

M60 J22

Distance: 4.01 miles

Driving Time: 8.12 minutes

M60 J21

Distance: 4.36 miles

Driving Time: 9.22 minutes

M62 J20

Distance: 6.33 miles

Driving Time: 9.51 minutes

M62 J21

Distance: 8.44 miles

Driving Time: 11.55 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL4 3FR Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Oldham East and Saddleworth Co Const
Member or Parliament	Debbie Abrahams
Contact Details	Contact Debbie Abrahams
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the OL4 3FR 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 OL4 3FR 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 Council

Postcodes near the OL4 3FR Postcode

OL4 3LX Acorn Street OL4 3PD Acorn Street OL4 3BP Athens Way OL4 3LD Medlock Way OL4 3LP New Street OL4 3LY Spindle Mews OL4 3AA Woodside Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL4 3FR Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near OL4 3FR
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Asda, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL4 2RB	1.04 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Asda
Iceland, Alexandra Centre Retail Park, Park Road, OLDHAM, OL4 1SA	2.28 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Iceland
Sainsburys, Union Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1DJ	2.36 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Sainsburys
Iceland, Albion Street, OLDHAM, OL1 3BB	2.57 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Iceland
Tesco, Featherstall Road North, OLDHAM, OL9 6BW	3.43 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the OL4 3FR Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near OL4 3FR
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH	6.72 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Birch Service Area
Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH	6.72 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Birch Service Area
Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN	7.74 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station
2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN	7.87 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly

Mcdonald's Restaurants near OL4 3FR
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY	0.79 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY
McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA	1.57 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to McDonald's, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA
McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX	2.85 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX
McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL	3.30 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to McDonald's, Jardine Way, Chadderton, OLDHAM, OL9 9QL

KFC Restaurants near OL4 3FR
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ	0.85 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road
KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA	1.57 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to KFC Oldham - High Street
KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX	2.85 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park
KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF	4.06 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street
KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA	5.33 miles	Directions from OL4 3FR to KFC Manchester - Middleton