Postcode OL16 2BD is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale area 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 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 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 24 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from OL16 2BD.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL16 2BD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 29, Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UG | Other | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Unit 10, Linguard Business Park, Wood Street, Rochdale, OL16 5QN | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 103, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 5QT | Other | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 17A, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 24A, Baron Street, Rochdale, OL16 1SJ | Other | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the OL16 2BD postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Broadfield Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Euroshop | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Euroshop |
| 0.2 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 127-129 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 2BD, 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 2BD 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL16 2BD in Central Rochdale is £146,500 (about £168 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL16 2BD, including St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Deeplish Primary Academy (Good) and Broadfield Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 2BD is Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink), about 526 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 2BD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24 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 2BD 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).