OL6 9BS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9BS) 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 OL6.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL6 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BS.
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 OL6 9BS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ASHTON UNDER LYNE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL6 9BS postcode have the street address of Matlock Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL6 9BS postcode is home to a bustling 45 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL6 9BS is within the town of Ashton-under-Lyne.
The OL6 9BS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL6 9BS are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are unknown and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced and semi-detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in OL6 9BS are social housing with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL6 9BS
The telephone area code for OL6 9BS is 0161 Manchester.
Map Coordinates for OL6 9BS
| Latitude | 53.5039294586 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.06337323838 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL6 9BS Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL6 9BS
| Average Mbps | 85.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
OL6 9BS has an average download speed of 85.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
710 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
58% of postcodes (687,506) have slower broadband speeds.
42% of postcodes (496,425) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL6 9BS
| Average Mbps | 16.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
OL6 9BS has an average upload speed of 16.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
76% of postcodes (901,096) have slower upload speeds.
23% of postcodes (273,603) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL6 9BS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Address: Milton St John's CofE Primary School, Mill Lane, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0BN
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01457832572
Livingstone Primary School
Address: Livingstone Primary School, Valeside, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0AP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01457832495
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Address: St Joseph's RC Primary School, Market Street, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0ES
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01457832360
St George's CofE Primary School
Address: St George's CofE Primary School, Stamford Street, Mossley, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 0HT
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact:
St Christopher's RC Primary School
Address: St Christopher's RC Primary School, St Christopher's Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9DP
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01613305880
Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School
Address: Rosehill Methodist Community Primary School, Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8YG
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact:
Holden Clough Community Primary School
Address: Holden Clough Community Primary School, St. Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8XN
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Inspire Academy
Address: Inspire Academy, Mossley Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9RU
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01613397822
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Address: Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9JJ
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01613309521
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School, Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8JS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01613304049
St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Address: St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9HU
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
The Heys Primary School
Address: The Heys Primary School, Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 9NS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01613301847
Oasis Academy Broadoak
Address: Oasis Academy Broadoak, Norman Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8QG
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01613303105
Broadoak Primary School
Address: Broadoak Primary School, Norman Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8QG
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
St Damian's RC Science College
Address: St Damian's RC Science College, Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01613305974
West Hill School
Address: West Hill School, Thompson Cross, Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1LX
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01613382193
Great Academy Ashton
Address: Great Academy Ashton, Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8RF
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01612419555
England Higher Schools
Ashton Sixth Form College
Address: Ashton Sixth Form College, Darnton Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RL
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01613302330
Tameside College
Address: Tameside College, Beaufort Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6NX
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01619086600
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL6 9BS
MOSSLEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 16 LANCASTER STREET, MOSSLEY, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0PD
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: STAMFORD ROAD, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0BA
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
STALYDENTAL
Address: 2 WATERLOO ROAD, STALYBRIDGE, CHESHIRE, SK15 2AU
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 94 HENRIETTA STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 8NX
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
STAMFORD ROAD EAST (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: SOVEREIGN HOUSE, 46 STAMFORD STREET EAST, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 6QH
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
EAGLE HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 60 STAMFORD STREET EAST, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6QH
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL6 9BS
ADAMS PHARMACY
Address: 169 MOSSLEY ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6NE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01613 398889
BOOTS
Address: 173 MOSSLEY ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6NE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3301303
CHADWICK & HADFIELD LTD
Address: 189 MANCHESTER ROAD, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 9AB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 832187
MCKEEVERS CHEMISTS
Address: 12 STAMFORD STREET, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL5 0HR
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 823254
IPHARMACY DIRECT
Address: 2 RAYNHAM STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 9NU
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 6373131
ADAMS PHARMACY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, STALYBRIDGE RESOURCE CENTRE, 2 WATERLOO ROAD, STALYBRIDGE, SK15 2AU
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01613 032607
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL6 9BS
ANDERTON AKBAR & PROCTER LTD
Address: 7 GEORGE STREET, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0JF
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
VISIONCARE INCORPORATED
Address: 28-30 PENNY MEADOW, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6HG
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
JOHN BLEASE OPTICIANS
Address: 15 FLETCHER STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6BY
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
STALYBRIDGE EYECARE
Address: 47 MELBOURNE STREET, STALYBRIDGE, CHESHIRE, SK15 2JJ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
SPEC-TACKLE (ASHTON UNDER LYNE)
Address: 28 MARKET HALL, BOW STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6BZ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
STEVE MAYER OPTICIANS
Address: 46A GROSVENOR STREET, STALYBRIDGE, CHESHIRE, SK15 1RR
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL6 9BS
STAMFORD HOUSE
Address: 2 PRINCESS STREET, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 9QH
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3440803
STAMFORD HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 2 PRINCESS STREET, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 9QH
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
GORDON STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GORDON STREET MED. CTR., 171 MOSSLEY ROAD, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL6 6NE
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0161 3305104
MOSSLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 187 MANCHESTER ROAD, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 9AB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 833315
PIKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MARKET PLACE, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 0HE
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 832561
PENNINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 193 MANCHESTER ROAD, MOSSLEY, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LANCASHIRE, OL5 9AJ
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01457 832590
Motorway Junctions near OL6 9BS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL6 9BS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL6 9BS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Angela Rayner |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the OL6 9BS Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Tameside 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 Tameside District at the following link Tameside District.How much is the Council Tax?
Tameside 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 Tameside 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 OL6 9BS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Tameside council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library Contacts, Hours and ServicesPostcodes near the OL6 9BS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL6 9BS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Queens Road, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 8ER | 1.03 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Asda |
| Tesco, Trinity Street, STALYBRIDGE, SK15 2BJ | 2.48 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Tesco |
| Aldi, Leech Street, STALYBRIDGE, SK15 1SD | 2.54 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Aldi |
| Iceland, Bow Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 6BU | 2.58 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Iceland |
| Aldi, Wellington Road, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7FN | 2.83 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL6 9BS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 16, Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M1 2BN | 7.11 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Unit 16, Piccadilly Station |
| 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, M2 3AN | 7.36 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to 2a Mosley Street, Piccadilly |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 8.21 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 8.21 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to Birch Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG | 1.66 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to McDonald's, Warrington Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 7JG |
| McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG | 2.25 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to McDonald's, Fold Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0PG |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 3.10 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| McDonald's, Snipe Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0DN | 3.11 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to McDonald's, Snipe Way, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 0DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 3.14 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 3.31 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Clarendon Place, HYDE, SK14 2QZ | 3.66 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to KFC Hyde - Clarendon Road |
| KFC, Sisson Street, Failsworth, MANCHESTER, M35 0FF | 3.93 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to KFC Oldham - Sisson Street |
| KFC, Alphagate Drive, Denton, MANCHESTER, M34 3SH | 4.42 miles | Directions from OL6 9BS to KFC Manchester - Denton Rock |