oldham OL9 Postcodes

Oldham (OL9)

The OL9 postcode area is located in the Oldham postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 1257 individual postcodes.

There are 17 electoral wards in the OL9 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, 12% of people in OL9 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 OL9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The OL9 postcode is located in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It covers a large suburban area in the east of Oldham with a population of around 23,000. The area consists of a number of towns, villages and hamlets including Shaw, Royton, Chadderton, Busk, Teeley and Moorclose.

Shaw is the main town in the OL9 postcode and is home to many shops, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities, sports centres and libraries. The area has a range of schools, including Shaw Primary, St Peters RC Primary, Nickleby Primary and Royton Hall Primary, as well as Royton and Crompton School. Oldham College, Oldham Sixth Form College and the Oldham Leisure Centre are also located in the area. Shaw is a residential area with a mix of housing, ranging from large detached homes to purpose-built council dwellings.

Royton is another Town located in the OL9 postcode. It is a busy shopping area with many independent retailers, pubs, restaurants and cafes. There are a number of schools in the area, including St Thomas RC Primary, Bury Rd Primary, Greenacres Primary and Crompton House Secondary School. Royton is known for its parks which are maintained by the local council. These include Wilson Street Park, Fletcher Street Park, Kingfisher Park and Turf Lanes Playing Field.

Oldham's shopping district is located in Chadderton which is also found in the OL9 postcode. This area has many popular shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and an auditorium. The Civic Centre, which hosts public events and conferences, is also located in Chadderton. As well as a number of local schools such as Foxdenton Primary and Foxdenton Secondary, there is also a children's nursery, library and leisure club in the area.

Busk is a small village located in the postcode. It is mainly a farming village and is popular with walkers and ramblers who use the walking routes around the village. There are two pubs, two primary schools, a nursery and a church in the village. There is also an outdoor theatre and a café, which are popular destinations for locals.

Moorclose is the most rural area of the postcode, consisting of rural hamlets and open countryside. There is a small lake, as well as a number of shops, pubs and churches. Moorclose is popular with people who enjoy outdoor activities and is home to a golf course and motorcycle track.

Finally, Teeley is a village located in the OL9 postcode. It is a traditional farming community, with a school, church, a pub and a community centre. There are also many surrounding public footpaths and cycle routes. Teeley is also home to the National Trust's Blackstone Edge Nature Reserve and Visitors Centre, which attracts many nature lovers from around the world.

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