Postcode OL16 2LP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ball Street Gardens.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 8.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL16 2LP.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2LP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street Gardens |
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 2LP postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 2LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | George Street, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.