Affluence in OL16 4RD
How OL16 4RD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Balderstone & Kirkholt
- Council
- Rochdale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,322 (2024)
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How well off OL16 4RD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL16 4RD area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Crime6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 4RD area is above that, at 68.2%. 19.1% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL16 4RD area is above that, at 45.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL16 4RD area is above that, at 40%. 10.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL16 4RD sits in (Balderstone & Kirkholt): about 2,322 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.