Postcode OL16 1SB 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 1,123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.3× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Broadfield Park.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 31 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 1,123.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from OL16 1SB.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL16 1SB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street 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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 1SB.
In the OL16 1SB postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.1 mi | Euroshop | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Euroshop |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Hunter's Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1AW | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 1SB, 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 1SB records about 1123 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 1SB 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 20 schools close to OL16 1SB, including Broadfield Community Primary School (Good), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good) and Rochdale Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 1SB is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 215 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 1SB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31 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 1SB 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.