OL16 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yorkshire Street, 0.2km from Town Head in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL16 1DR is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00027770 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORKSHIRE STREET, OL16 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORKSHIRE STREET, OL16 1DR.
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£ 29,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL16 1DR 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
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in OL16 1DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DR. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL16 1DR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Howard Street Nursery School
Broadfield Community Primary School
Brownhill School
Greenbank Primary School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Rochdale 6th Form College1.0 km
- Castle Cafe0.5 km
- La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti0.9 km
- Compass UK & Ireland at Asda0.9 km
- Slice Cafe0.7 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Al Habib Takeaway1.0 km
- Eastern Restaurant0.6 km
- Karos Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Rochdale Shawarma Place0.6 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.6 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- T.K. Maxx0.6 km
- Arif Cash And Carry0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- + 90 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.6 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.6 km
- Petrus Housing0.7 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.5 km
- Cask & Feather0.6 km
- Rochdale Catholic Club0.8 km
- The Eagle0.7 km
- Hogarths0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- The Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.0 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.1 km
- Smithy Bridge3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Yorkshire Street0.0 km
- Penn Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Rochdale - Yorkshire Street0.1 km
- St Mary's Gate (to define route)0.1 km
- St Mary's Gate (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL161DR · Data under Open Government Licence