Postcode OL16 2BW is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hurstead & Smallbridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year. The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 157 ft away from OL16 2BW.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL16 2BW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £281,750 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £172,500 | £211 |
| Terraced | 38 | £152,500 | £168 |
| Flats | 4 | £98,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,000 | £44,250 | £103,000 | £74,250 |
| 2017 | £246,995 | £56,000 | £100,000 | £74,950 |
| 2018 | £257,498 | £59,000 | £107,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £55,000 | £121,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £224,000 | £72,250 | £115,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £72,475 | £138,000 | £102,000 |
| 2022 | £329,500 | £76,250 | £158,000 | £108,000 |
| 2023 | £316,250 | £83,000 | £166,500 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | £344,000 | £72,500 | £180,000 | £122,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £99,000 | £175,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £98,000 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | £74 | £138 | £87 |
| 2017 | £199 | £98 | £139 | £86 |
| 2018 | £208 | £84 | £138 | £86 |
| 2019 | £218 | £88 | £147 | £106 |
| 2020 | £189 | £107 | £156 | £103 |
| 2021 | £233 | £137 | £185 | £124 |
| 2022 | £250 | £114 | £202 | £139 |
| 2023 | £283 | £134 | £211 | £139 |
| 2024 | £260 | £102 | £236 | £148 |
| 2025 | £287 | £186 | £212 | £167 |
| 2026 | £251 | £160 | £211 | £166 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2BW.
In the OL16 2BW postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Khizer
Smallbridge & Firgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 2BW records about 138 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL16 2BW in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to OL16 2BW, including Rochdale Pupil Referral Service (Good), Belfield Community School (Good) and Hamer Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 2BW is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,074 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 2BW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,400 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 2BW is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Khizer (Liberal Democrats).
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.