Postcode OL16 2NT is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hurstead & Smallbridge area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year. The median sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £167,000 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,875 and £208,500. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,256 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from OL16 2NT.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL16 2NT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £428,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £273,500 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 38 | £150,000 | £167 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 | £160 |
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 | £290,000 | £98,000 | £172,500 | £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 | £275 | £160 | £220 | £172 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2NT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 8, Howarth Cross Street, Rochdale, OL16 2PB | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 37, Ditton Mead Close, Rochdale, OL12 9SH | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 253, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RF | Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 23, Millgate, Rochdale, OL16 2NU | Terraced | Leasehold | £172,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 10, Lobley Close, Rochdale, OL12 9SQ | Detached | Freehold | £137,000 |
In the OL16 2NT postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2NT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
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 2NT, 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 2NT records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2NT in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £167,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL16 2NT, including Springside (Good), Hamer Community Primary School (Good) and Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL16 2NT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,256 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 2NT 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).