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OL16 1UR

Vicars Drive

Central Rochdale

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Detailed insights for OL16 1UR

Overview

Postcode OL16 1UR is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale ward 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 nearest station is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Broadfield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Deeplish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 969 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Deeplish has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from OL16 1UR.

Flood risk

No risk

Deeplish near OL16 1UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL16 1UR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL16 1UR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBroadfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Broadfield Park
0.3 miMemorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
506
Population density
13,007.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.76(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.3(+113%)
Public order
34.09(+237%)
Vehicle crime
29.88(+399%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.46(+139%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
345
67.65%
British
41
8.04%
Other
31
6.08%
Other Asian
30
5.88%
African
18
3.53%
Total population: 510

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
129
32.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
107
26.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
50
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
10%
Total 16+ residents: 400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
40.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
22.07%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.17%
Other social rented
21
14.48%
Social rents from council
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Central Rochdale

Median price£146,000
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £155K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Rochdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£152,500£235
Terraced35£138,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Rochdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Rochdale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 1UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 1UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202542, Henry Street, Rochdale, OL11 1ENTerracedFreehold£39,950
19 Dec 202538A, Church Stile, Rochdale, OL16 1QEFlatsLeasehold£98,000
07 Apr 2025193 - 195, Drake Street, Rochdale, OL11 1EFOtherFreehold£450,000
07 Apr 2025193 - 195, Drake Street, Rochdale, OL11 1EFOtherFreehold£450,000
27 Mar 202617, Ann Street, Rochdale, OL16 1QQTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the OL16 1UR postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL16 1UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBroadfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusRochdale Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 1UR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL16 1UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEuropejski MarketOldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UAWalking directions to Europejski Market
0.3 miEuroshopOldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UAWalking directions to Euroshop
0.4 miAsdaDane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XTWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandHunter's Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1AWWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAldiMellor Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XDWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL16 1UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Waqar Khan

Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026

Workers Party of Britain

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardCentral RochdaleE05014036
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DeeplishE02001146
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 015DE01005485
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2017-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL16 1UR

Is OL16 1UR (Deeplish) safe?

The area around OL16 1UR 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.

What is the average house price near OL16 1UR?

The median sale price around OL16 1UR in Deeplish is £146,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL16 1UR?

There are 17 schools close to OL16 1UR, 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.

What is the nearest station to OL16 1UR?

The closest station to OL16 1UR is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 305 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL16 1UR?

OL16 1UR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL16 1UR (Deeplish) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 1UR 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).

Data Sources

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.