Postcode OL16 2AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale area 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. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 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 Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,450 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a high crime rate.
Approximately 12.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from OL16 2AZ.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2AZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | 15, Dean Street, Rochdale, OL16 2NA | Terraced | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 13, Millview Lane, Rochdale, OL16 2BA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 20, Cook Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £138,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 44, Cook Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 18, Cook Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £117,000 |
In the OL16 2AZ postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 8 primary and 0 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 | Heybrook Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hamer Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2AZ, 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 median sale price around OL16 2AZ in Central Rochdale is £146,500 (about £168 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OL16 2AZ, including Heybrook Primary School (Good), Hamer Community Primary School (Good) and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 2AZ is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,204 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 2AZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,450 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 2AZ 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).