Postcode OL16 2LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Wardleworth & Newbold Brow area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The median sale price in Central Rochdale is £146,000 (around £179 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £163,500. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ball Street Gardens.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,450 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a high crime rate.
Approximately 8.4% 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 145 ft away from OL16 2LQ.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2LQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street Gardens |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £179 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 | £153,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 41 | £141,000 | £163 |
| 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 | — | £151,000 | £135,500 |
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 | — | £229 | £146 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 26, Hector Avenue, Rochdale, OL16 2LE | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 225, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 58, Oswald Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LA | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 100, Oswald Street, Rochdale, OL16 2JZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £56,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 310, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2EF | Other | Freehold | £2,500 |
In the OL16 2LQ postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Haynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UW | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2LQ, 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 median sale price around OL16 2LQ in Central Rochdale is £146,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL16 2LQ, including Heybrook Primary School (Good), St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 2LQ is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 926 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 2LQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,450 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 2LQ 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).