Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL16 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL16 1AG.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 29,400 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL16 1AG 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in OL16 1AG — 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL16 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Mitchell Hey 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.

The people who live in OL16 1AG are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00027777 (shared with 528 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL16 1AG. 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

White / British31.2%
Asian / British Asian36.4%
Black / African / Caribbean23.1%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

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Broadfield Community Primary School

Requires Improvement401 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Howard Street Nursery School

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Spotland Primary School

Good439 pupils0.9 km
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Brownhill School

Good84 pupils0.9 km
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Deeplish Primary Academy

Good463 pupils1.1 km
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Falinge Park High School

Good1357 pupils1.2 km
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Greenbank Primary School

Good455 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Europejski Wschod0.6 km
  • Poundstretcher0.7 km
  • T.K. Maxx0.8 km
  • Booze N Basics0.7 km
  • Crawshaws0.4 km
  • + 89 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.6 km
  • Molesworth Hotel0.8 km
  • Park View Restaurant and Bar0.2 km
  • The Sanctuary Trust0.8 km
  • Petrus Housing0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Castle Cafe0.7 km
  • Bean Coffee Rochdale No.2 Ltd0.5 km
  • British Red Cross0.4 km
  • DUNKIN'0.5 km
  • Fresh Prep Street Food0.2 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • Karos Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Rochdale Shawarma Place0.6 km
  • Ali's Chippy0.9 km
  • Hunger Games0.9 km
  • Jo Jo'z Pizzaz0.4 km
  • + 68 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Hogarths0.3 km
  • La Strada Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Malibu0.3 km
  • The Baum0.4 km
  • The Pint Pot0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale0.8 km
  • Castleton2.9 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rochdale Post Office0.2 km
  • The Esplanade0.2 km
  • The Esplanade0.2 km
  • Ellen Smith's Office0.2 km
  • Hopwood Hall College0.2 km