Affluence in OL16 2QL
How OL16 2QL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge
- Council
- Rochdale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,267 (2024)
OL16 2QLRochdale
How well off OL16 2QL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL16 2QL area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime4.0
- Employment5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Income6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the OL16 2QL area is broadly in line with that, at 59.7%. 22.1% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL16 2QL area is broadly in line with that, at 35.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL16 2QL area is broadly in line with that, at 33.7%. 17.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL16 2QL sits in (Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge): about 2,267 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.