Postcode OL16 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Wardleworth & Newbold Brow area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ball Street Gardens.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from OL16 2AU.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2AU.
In the OL16 2AU postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Euroshop | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Euroshop |
| 0.4 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Houghton Close, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2AU, 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 2AU records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL16 2AU in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow 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 2AU, including Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale (Good), Deeplish Primary Academy (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 2AU is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 608 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 2AU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,681 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 2AU 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.