Postcode OL16 2BG 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £31,800 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 very high crime rate.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £31,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 19 ft away from OL16 2BG.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £111,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £128,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central Rochdale
In the OL16 2BG 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 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Houghton Close, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | George Street, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.