oldham OL15 Postcodes
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Oldham (OL15)
The OL15 postcode area is located in the Oldham postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 615 individual postcodes.
There are 13 electoral wards in the OL15 postcode area, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale, Todmorden which come under the local authority of the Rochdale Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in OL15 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 OL15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The OL15 postcode is in the Oldham district of Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. It is part of the Oldham post town and covers several areas of the town including Moorside and Greenacres. It is bounded by the OL13 postcode to the east, the OL16 postcode to the south, and the OL9 postcode to the west.
The population of the OL15 postcode area is around 13,150 and the area is home to a large number of industry and manufacturing businesses. The majority of these businesses are located in the parts of Oldham enclosed by OL15, such as Moorside, and many are family owned.
The area is served well by public transport, with Cedar Park Metrolink station providing quick and easy access into Manchester city centre. The Oldham loop of the M60 is also close by, providing quick access into Manchester, Stockport and further afield.
Though historically a centre for industry, there has been more recent investment into the OL15 area, resulting in new housing developments, business parks and leisure facilities, making it an attractive residential area for those commuting into Manchester. The area is also well linked with nearby towns and cities due to the presence of the M60 and its good public transport links.
The area is home to numerous places of worship, including St Paul's Church and the Guru Har Rai Gurdwara, as well as a number of schools, including Broughton CE Primary School, Carr Hill Primary School and Oldham Hulme Grammar School.
The area is surrounded by picturesque countryside and there is a range of leisure amenities and outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the area, with a wealth of green space, parks and cycle routes around the OL15 postcode. There are also a number of shops, pubs and restaurants scattered around the area to enjoy.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
OL15 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.
Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.
Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | OL15 |
| Postal Town | Oldham |
| MSOA Name | Rochdale 014 |
| LSOA Name | Rochdale 014A |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL15 Electoral Wards
The postal region of OL15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.