Ordnance Survey Explorer OL 4 The Lake District: North-Western Area

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OSI and OSNI produce paper 1:50K and some 1:25K maps. OSI isn't online. OSNI (then Basemap Gallery / 4 squares icon, then 25K or 50K) The Touring Map and Guide no 3 covers the Lake District at a scale of one inch to the mile and also contains much useful tourist information, including a Wordsworth trail. OL4 is a postcode in the United Kingdom, covering the Oldham district located in the North West of the country. The postcode begins with ‘OL' which is an abbreviation of ‘Oldham', and the 4 indicates the area within the district it covers. The area is predominantly residential and suburban in makeup, with the primary geographical area being Saddleworth and other local villages. There is a Historical Map and Guide at the scale of two and a half inches to the mile of ‘Hadrian’s Wall’.

On Windows) To copy a map to the clipboard : use CRTL PRINT-SCREEN (thats press and hold the CTRL key, then press PRINT SCREEN). You can then paste it into MS Word. This does not mean that the people of OL4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation. TheOL4 postcode area is a vibrant and welcoming community which is full of interesting historical charm and a good selection of leisure activities. With excellent transport links and retail offerings, both visitors and locals alike can experience the beauty of this part of the North West. Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,000 postcodes. With 1043 postcodes already in use, this leaves 957 units available.The area also has many leisure areas, including several large parks and reserves offering walking and cycling opportunities, as well as two nature reserves, an outdoor adventure centre, and a water sports centre. Additionally, the area is also home to two notable golf courses and several historic pubs. The primary settlement in the OL4 postcode district is Oldham, located in the Greater Manchester county in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Austerlands, Lees, Scouthead, Waterhead, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lydgate, and Springhead. There are 38 electoral wards in the OL4 postcode area, including Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Heywood, Littleborough, Oldham, Rochdale, Todmorden which come under the local authority of the Oldham Council.

Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping covers England, Wales and Scotland - not Northern Ireland or the Channel Islands. Isle of Man is 1:50K only. This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). The green areas represent the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. A small part of the Yorkshire Dales National park is now in Cumbria – Dentdale and Garsdale, and the towns/villages – Sedbergh, Dent and Garsdale.The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL4 2RX is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. Grid references are used for the locations of many places other than within towns. Each grid reference consists of a two letter code representing a 100 km square area, and two sets of 3 figure numbers. The first 3 figures relate to numbers across the top and bottom of the map, and the second set to numbers down the sides, which show one kilometre squares. The three figure numbers give a position to an accuracy of one tenth of a kilometre. The data shows that the OL4 postcode district is located in Oldham, which is a town in Greater Manchester. Oldham is surrounded by several nearby towns. To the south of Oldham is Stalybridge, which is approximately 4.16 miles away. To the north, there is Littleborough, which is around 7.05 miles away. Towards the northwest is Rochdale, located about 7.33 miles from Oldham. In the southeast direction, there is Glossop, which is approximately 8.76 miles away. Finally, to the west of Oldham is Salford, which is around 9.85 miles away. Furthermore, the distance from Oldham to the center of London is approximately 162.74 miles. The area of OL4 is known for its vibrant local culture and beauty spots, with high levels of ancient woodlands in addition to a host of historic market towns and villages. Popular tourist attractions in the area include the Pennine Way walking route and several local museums which provide insight into the area's rich history. For Scotland, 2011 data is shown (update coming soon, the Scottish census was delayed by a year unlike the rest of the UK).