Park Bridge Road Oldham
4 addresses across 3 postcodes (OL7,OL8), about 680 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 29407122.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Oldham costs £2,602 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashton-Under-Lyne, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Daisy Nook Country Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 106 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hill Top Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Oldham in 2026-27: Band D £2,602 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,735 | £2,024 | £2,313 | £2,602 | £3,181 | £3,759 | £4,337 | £5,204 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (42% of about 1,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Tameside.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Corner Knott Lane and Ashton Rd, Oldham: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 10 Sharples Hall Street, Oldham, OL4 2QZ, permissioned (280 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL8 3HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| OL7 9RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| OL8 3HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 106 m and 125 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 20 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL7 9RS | 75% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| OL8 3HX | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| OL8 3HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashton-Under-Lyne 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Stalybridge 840,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Guide Bridge 268,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Street Bardsley | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | CarParkingashton-under-Lyne | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hill Top Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lomas Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ravat And Ray | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Tameside General Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Fitton Hill Superstore, Fitton Hill Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Daisy Nook Country Park 39 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Park 2.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alexandra Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holden Clough | Valley | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Wester Hill | Hill | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Little Bankfield Clough | Valley | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Downshaw Clough | Valley | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Boodle Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Crime Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Oldham: see them on the Oldham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holden Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Hathershaw College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dixons Ashton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Limehurst Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Damian's RC Science College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World OL8 2TN | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Three Burgers OL8 3HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Daisyfield OL8 2TE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Daisy Chains Pre-School OL8 3HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Bardsley Community Centre OL8 2TS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Oldham Rugby Club OL8 2TJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Premier OL8 3HT | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cheshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- OL8 3HZ: 2 addresses of 46 in the postcode
- OL7 9RS: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- OL8 3HX: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bardsley Vale Avenue · Levington Drive · Ashton Road · Keb Lane · Middlefield · Victoria Street · Lees Street · Merlin Close · Tensing Street · Keb Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.