Postcode OL16 2QR is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove ward 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 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 16,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least 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 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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2QR.
In the OL16 2QR postcode area, located within Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 (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 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL16 2QR in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL16 2QR, including Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement), Springside (Good) and Hamer Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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 16,315 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).
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.