Postcode OL16 1QA is located in a major urban area, within the Milkstone & Deeplish area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Deeplish area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year. The median sale price in Milkstone & Deeplish is £137,500 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,500 and £169,500. The nearest station is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Broadfield Park.
Deeplish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,358 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Deeplish has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from OL16 1QA.
Deeplish near OL16 1QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.3 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £152 per square foot) in Milkstone & Deeplish area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £245,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £160,000 | £201 |
| Detached | 1 | £140,000 | £122 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 | £150 |
| Flats | 1 | £90,000 | £— |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £75,000 | £59,750 |
| 2017 | £131,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £97,780 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £109,000 | £75,500 |
| 2020 | £120,000 | £71,000 |
| 2021 | £179,950 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £165,000 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | £102,000 | £117,000 |
| 2024 | £170,000 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | £175,000 | £130,500 |
| 2026 | £150,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £95 | £73 |
| 2017 | £139 | £75 |
| 2018 | £151 | £93 |
| 2019 | £104 | £91 |
| 2020 | £131 | £98 |
| 2021 | £133 | £102 |
| 2022 | £180 | £117 |
| 2023 | £143 | £125 |
| 2024 | £190 | £144 |
| 2025 | £192 | £155 |
| 2026 | £202 | £145 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 1QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 17, Ann Street, Rochdale, OL16 1QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 136, Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PS | Other | Freehold | £7,425 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 38A, Church Stile, Rochdale, OL16 1QE | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 42, Henry Street, Rochdale, OL11 1EN | Terraced | Freehold | £39,950 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 7, St Chads Close, Rochdale, OL16 1FG | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the OL16 1QA postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 1QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Euroshop | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Euroshop |
| 0.2 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 31 Market Place, Rochdale, OL16 1EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL16 1QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Shafiq
Milkstone & Deeplish - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 1QA records about 189 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 1QA in Milkstone & Deeplish is £137,500 (about £152 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL16 1QA, including St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good), Broadfield Community Primary School (Good) and Deeplish Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 1QA is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 177 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 1QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,358 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 1QA is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Shafiq (Workers Party of Britain).