OL16 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Rochdale in Rochdale. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00027777 (shared with 528 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL16 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL16 1AZ.
325
35
£ 29,400 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL16 1AZ 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 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 70% 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 1AZ. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Broadfield Community Primary School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Howard Street Nursery School
Brownhill School
Spotland Primary School
Deeplish Primary Academy
Greenbank Primary School
Falinge Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- Sam & Son Food Store0.9 km
- T.K. Maxx0.7 km
- Booze N Basics0.8 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.4 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.7 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.2 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.7 km
- Petrus Housing0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Castle Cafe0.6 km
- Rochdale Training Association1.0 km
- Bean Coffee Rochdale No.2 Ltd0.4 km
- British Red Cross0.4 km
- DUNKIN'0.4 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Karos Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Rochdale Shawarma Place0.4 km
- Ali's Chippy0.9 km
- Hunger Games0.8 km
- Jo Jo'z Pizzaz0.3 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Hogarths0.2 km
- La Strada Club Ltd0.2 km
- Malibu0.2 km
- The Baum0.4 km
- The Pint Pot0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- The Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.7 km
- Castleton2.9 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rochdale Post Office0.1 km
- Ellen Smith's Office0.1 km
- The Esplanade0.2 km
- The Esplanade0.2 km
- South Parade (to define route)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL161AZ · Data under Open Government Licence