Postcode OL16 1UP is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale 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 Central Rochdale is £146,500 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,750 and £165,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mandale 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 17.9% 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 0 ft away from OL16 1UP.
Deeplish near OL16 1UP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.4 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mandale Park | Large | Walking directions to Mandale Park |
| 0.1 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 (about £168 per square foot) in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £199 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £157,500 | £237 |
| Terraced | 44 | £142,000 | £154 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 | £126 |
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 | £80,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | £155,500 | £143,500 |
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 | £126 | £241 | £162 |
| 2026 | — | £231 | £151 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 1UP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 42, Henry Street, Rochdale, OL11 1EN | Terraced | Freehold | £39,950 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 6, Healey Street, Rochdale, OL16 1UU | Terraced | Leasehold | £101,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 20, Essex Street, Rochdale, OL11 1EJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 38A, Church Stile, Rochdale, OL16 1QE | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 20, William Street, Rochdale, OL11 1HW | Other | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the OL16 1UP postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Broadfield Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Beech House School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 1UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.3 mi | Euroshop | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Euroshop |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 31 Market Place, Rochdale, OL16 1EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Mellor Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XD | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 1UP, 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 1UP 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 1UP in Central Rochdale is £146,500 (about £168 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL16 1UP, including Broadfield Community Primary School (Good), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Beech House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 1UP is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 360 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 1UP 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 1UP 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).