oldham OL7 Postcodes
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Oldham (OL7)
The OL7 postcode area is located in the Oldham postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 562 individual postcodes.
There are 6 electoral wards in the OL7 postcode area, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale, Todmorden which come under the local authority of the Tameside Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in OL7 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 OL7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The OL7 postcode is an area of the Oldham district in the UK. It covers the areas of Moorside and the Woodhouses, as well as the south of Springhead.
Moorside is a small area with a population of around 6,000 people. The Woodhouses is an area of suburban houses and semi-detached properties, and is part of Saddleworth South. It has a population of around 2,800 people mostly living in terraced houses.
The area of the OL7 postcode is surrounded by countryside, specifically the Pennine Hills. This location provides a beautiful view for residents, as well as plenty of walking routes and nearby attractions including Dovestones Reservoir, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Peak District National Park all nearby.
The OL7 area has many amenities to offer its residents. There are a number of shops and pubs in the area, and Springhead Park provides a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are also several schools in the area, including Saddleworth School and St. Paul's Catholic Primary School and Infants School.
The OL7 area benefits from public transport links, with regular bus services in the area connecting to the rest of the Oldham district, as well as Manchester and its wider areas. There are also connections to other transport services such as the Metrolink and the national rail network, making travelling easier.
The area of the OL7 postcode is a pleasant place to live and provides a range of facilities and amenities for residents. With the nearby countryside and its connections to other areas, it is an attractive place to live.
Demographics
Greater Manchester
OL7 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 | OL7 |
| Postal Town | Oldham |
| MSOA Name | Tameside 013 |
| LSOA Name | Tameside 013B |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
OL7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of OL7, 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'.
Chris H
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.