Postcode district · Rochdale

OL16 area guide

Who lives in OL16, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Rochdale
Region: North West
Population: 63,557 (2024)

OL16Postcode district · Rochdale

At a glance

What OL16 is like

The OL16 postcode district in Rochdale covers 1,126 live postcodes and is home to about 63,557 people across 34 census neighbourhoods. 54.6% of households own their home, 20.7% rent privately and 24.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 49.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in OL16 sold for a median of £207,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How OL16 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.6/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most — 46.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore

£207,000

Median over 317 sales in OL16, +8.9% on the year before.

TransportMore

8.0/ 10

Excellent — 6 stations within a mile, 35 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

92%

of 26 rated schools in OL16 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£40,444

Average a year, before tax — higher than 12% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
46.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
24.3% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in OL16 is up 8.9% on the year before.
05
Well connectedPositive
6 stations within a mile and 35 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

OL16 FAQs

Is OL16 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 46.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 92% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10 (excellent).

How much does a house cost in OL16?

The median sale price over the last year was £207,000.

Homes in OL16 sold for a median of £207,000 across 317 sales in the year to August 2026, +8.9% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is OL16 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 46.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around OL16, well above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in OL16?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 7.8% of residents. 54.6% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (35%).

Which council covers OL16?

OL16 is in Rochdale.

OL16 is in Rochdale, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is OL16?

Connectivity scores 8.0 out of 10.

There are 35 bus stops within 800m and 6 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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