Postcode OL16 2BN 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 very high crime levels, with around 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.2 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 853 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from OL16 2BN.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £154,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £127,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central Rochdale
In the OL16 2BN postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 2BN
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.