Oldham · OL4

Plumbing compliance check in OL4 (Austerlands)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead, including Alexandra, Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South. Find plumbers nearby.

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OL4 (Austerlands) in a nutshell

OL4 covers Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead, in Oldham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for OL4

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Oldham council area

OL4 is in Oldham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

OL4 stretches across Alexandra, Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL4', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Oldham has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Oldham: 46.2% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Oldham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does OL4 cover?

OL4 (Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead) includes the wards of Alexandra, Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South, Saddleworth West & Lees, Shaw, St James', St Mary's, Waterhead (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to OL4?

Neighbouring districts include OL1 (Chadderton), OL8 (Bardsley), OL5 (Mossley), OL6 (Ashton-under-Lyne) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in OL4?

About 17,105 households and 44,266 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,048 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is OL4 in?

OL4 sits in Oldham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Oldham East and Saddleworth.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
OL4 1
Areas covered
Austerlands, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lees, Lydgate, Oldham, Scouthead, Springhead, Waterhead 2
Active postcodes
1,048 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,105 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
44,266 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Saddleworth North, Saddleworth South, Saddleworth West & Lees, Shaw, St James', St Mary's, Waterhead 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Oldham East and Saddleworth 4
Local authority
Oldham 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Oldham built-up area)
0.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.