oldham OL3 Postcodes
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Oldham (OL3)
The OL3 postcode area is located in the Oldham postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 715 individual postcodes.
There are 33 electoral wards in the OL3 postcode area, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale, Todmorden which come under the local authority of the Oldham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in OL3 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 OL3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
OL3 postcode is a postcode district in the Oldham district, part of the Greater Manchester Metropolitan county in the UK. It was introduced in 1974 and comprises a large area covering parts of the east, south and west of the town centre, and borders Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.
It covers 11 towns and villages in the area, including Aldershot, Chadderton, Failsworth, Lees, Moston, Oldham, Royton, Shaw, Uppermill and Waterhead. It also includes the townships of Wardleworth, Grains Bar and Hollinwood.
It is served by two train stations in the area; Oldham Werneth Railway station, next to Oldham's well-known Coliseum Theatre, and Shaw Railway Station which provides access to Manchester and Leeds.
The postcode district's population was estimated to be 49,506 in the 2011 census, making it the 27th most populated postcode district in England and the sixth most populated in Greater Manchester.
OL3 has a great transport system. It's well connected by trains, buses and trams. Specialized bus services, operated by First Greater Manchester, serve both the town centre and neighbouring areas. The Metrolink tram service also passes through Oldham town centre, offering direct links to Manchester and beyond.
The postcode OL3 borders other postcodes, such as M35, OL1, OL2, OL4 and SK14.
The area is widely known for its business and retail centres, with retail parks located at Hollinwood, Werneth, Mosley Street, and Union Street. Nearby, the Spindles Shopping Centre is one of the most popular malls in Oldham.
The main Oldham town centre is home to a selection of pubs, bars and restaurants as well as shopping, cultural attractions and leisure facilities. Residents and visitors of OL3 often enjoy visiting local parks such as Alexandra Park, situated close to Union Street, and Clarence Park, located on the edge of Oldham Town Centre.
OL3 postcode is also notable for its selection of educational establishments. These include Oldham College, which offers a range of courses from GCSE and A levels through to adult learning and Higher Education qualifications, and Saddleworth School, a large comprehensive school with specialist Science and Maths status.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
OL3 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 | OL3 |
| Postal Town | Oldham |
| MSOA Name | Oldham 006 |
| LSOA Name | Oldham 006B |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of OL3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
ROG, Oldham
Monday, December 18, 2023
I think OL3/Saddleworth is a mainly a semi rural area surrounded by beautiful scenery and Pennine hills. These are a collection of residential Yorkshire villages within the Greater Manchester County. The area is very safe and my own village quiet for most part. I personally dislike the intrusion of Oldham into the area. We identify as Yorkshire folk not Oldham. There has been a number of conflicts between our Parish Council and Oldham Council where decisions previously made by the Parish Council have been over ridden by Oldham Council. This is still Yorkshire despite the political boundary changes.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.