Postcode OL16 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Rochdale & Mandale Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 363.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mandale Park.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 363.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from OL16 1AF.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL16 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mandale Park | Large | Walking directions to Mandale Park |
| 0 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.1 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £255,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £152,500 | £235 |
| Terraced | 35 | £138,500 | £162 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £124,000 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £37,500 | £84,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £89,975 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | — | £98,500 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | — | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £78,750 | £128,000 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £92,000 | £139,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | — | £146,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £93,500 | £152,000 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | — | £151,500 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | £174,250 | £138,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £123 | £86 |
| 2017 | £68 | £139 | £95 |
| 2018 | £897 | £134 | £79 |
| 2019 | — | £138 | £93 |
| 2020 | — | £160 | £102 |
| 2021 | £127 | £188 | £116 |
| 2022 | £155 | £208 | £130 |
| 2023 | — | £195 | £135 |
| 2024 | £164 | £222 | £152 |
| 2025 | — | £237 | £162 |
| 2026 | — | £237 | £134 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 1AF.
In the OL16 1AF postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 1AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Hunter's Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1AW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Mellor Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL16 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Waqar Khan
Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 1AF records about 363 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL16 1AF in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £146,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL16 1AF, including Broadfield Community Primary School (Good), Rochdale Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Beech House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 1AF is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 509 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 1AF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 1AF is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Waqar Khan (Workers Party of Britain).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.