Area Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL16 postcode area.

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Population

41,398

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,067 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 37, OL16 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 14.2% year-on-year.

home £233,192 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL16 is a postcode district in Rochdale, North West, covering 1106 active and 681 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL16 (34%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (6%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL16 are around £233k, up 14.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL16 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 37, OL16 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.2%
Asian / British Asian32.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences22
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Lowerplace Primary School

Good492 pupils
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Belfield Community School

Good393 pupils
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Newhey Community Primary School

Good296 pupils
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Hamer Community Primary School

Good343 pupils
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good458 pupils
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Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale

Good234 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Hampton by Hilton Rochdale
  • Dick Whittingtons Guest house
  • Molesworth Hotel
  • Moss Lodge Hotel
  • Park View Restaurant and Bar
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • PrettydealsUK
  • Rochdale Discount Store Ltd
  • Shafi Off Licence
  • W H Smith Ltd
  • Best One Turf Hill
  • + 106 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Firgrove Club
  • The Garden
  • The Medicine Tap
  • Bombay Brew
  • Bulls Head
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Cafe Mill
  • River Beal Coffee Shop
  • Rubys @ Number 12
  • St Andrews Church (Community Space)
  • The Grid VR
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda
  • Farmfoods
  • Iceland
  • The Co operative
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • Delicious Food
  • Arizona Fried Chicken
  • Best of Nawab Ltd
  • Bon Appetit
  • Cha Chas
  • + 65 more