OL16 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Rochdale in Rochdale. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OL16 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00027770 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL16 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL16 1AP.
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38
£ 29,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL16 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OL16 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL16 1AP. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Howard Street Nursery School
Broadfield Community Primary School
Brownhill School
Spotland Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Falinge Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Pavilion Rochdale1.0 km
- Rochdale 6th Form College0.7 km
- Castle Cafe0.7 km
- Compass UK & Ireland at Asda0.7 km
- Slice Cafe0.5 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Al Habib Takeaway0.7 km
- Eastern Restaurant0.3 km
- Karos Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Rochdale Shawarma Place0.6 km
- + 75 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.6 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- T.K. Maxx0.8 km
- Arif Cash And Carry0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.6 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.8 km
- Petrus Housing0.5 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.4 km
- Cask & Feather0.6 km
- Rochdale Catholic Club0.7 km
- The Eagle0.8 km
- Hogarths0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- The Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.0 km
- Castleton3.3 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Reed Hill0.1 km
- Cheetham Street0.1 km
- Holland Street0.2 km
- The Esplanade0.2 km
- Oldmill Street (to define route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL161AP · Data under Open Government Licence