OL16 1EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Sparth 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.
Day-to-day life in OL16 1EW has the character of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00028161 (shared with 148 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL16 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL16 1EW.
450
30
£ 32,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL16 1EW 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
Cultural diversity defines OL16 1EW — 74% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL16 1EW. The average age is 29.7. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Deeplish Primary Academy
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Broadfield Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Lowerplace Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale
Kingsway Park High School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.4 km
- Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd0.8 km
- Oldham Foodstore0.9 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- Sam & Son Food Store0.4 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.4 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.5 km
- Moss Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.7 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.6 km
- The Bay Horse1.0 km
- Cask & Feather0.4 km
- Rochdale Catholic Club0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Castle Cafe0.5 km
- Legacy Dance Academy0.7 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.1 km
- Sweet Stop Rochdale0.5 km
- Wells Cafe Ltd0.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Brisky's0.9 km
- Cha Chas0.6 km
- FruTea Yoba0.9 km
- IV Brothers0.3 km
- Jav's Chippy0.6 km
- + 60 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.3 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.5 km
- Castleton2.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Level Road0.1 km
- High Level Road0.1 km
- Ainsworth Street0.2 km
- Ainsworth Street0.2 km
- Chichester Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL161EW · Data under Open Government Licence