Postcode OL16 2QR is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £49,007 per year. The median sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £169,500 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £209,500. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,238 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £49,007 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL16 2QR.
Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge near OL16 2QR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 (about £194 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 | 19 | £175,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 47 | £155,000 | £171 |
| Flats | 4 | £105,000 | £165 |
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 | £154,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £100,000 | £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 | £213 | £167 |
| 2026 | £275 | £171 | £231 | £182 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2QR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2026 | Unit 1, Smallbridge Industrial Park, Rochdale, OL16 2SH | Other | Leasehold | £2,850,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 9, Filey Street, Rochdale, OL16 2PL | Terraced | Leasehold | £158,000 |
In the OL16 2QR postcode area, located within Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Springside | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Springside ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hamer Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2013. | |
Hamer Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2013
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 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 2QR, 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 2QR records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL16 2QR in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £169,500 (about £194 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL16 2QR, including Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good), Springside (Outstanding) and Hamer Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 2QR is Smithy Bridge, about 1,262 m away.
OL16 2QR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,238 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 2QR 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).