Postcode OL16 2RW is located in a major urban area, within the Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough 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 Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is £240,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £183,375 and £299,963. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 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 2.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from OL16 2RW.
Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge near OL16 2RW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £331,250 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £249,950 | £277 |
| Terraced | 49 | £195,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 6 | £169,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £214,995 | £88,000 | £135,000 | £119,995 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £103,995 | £144,500 | £121,000 |
| 2018 | £257,475 | £110,000 | £155,000 | £126,000 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £100,000 | £155,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £277,500 | £134,500 | £164,500 | £129,500 |
| 2021 | £304,995 | £164,000 | £190,000 | £139,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £152,500 | £210,000 | £175,000 |
| 2023 | £339,995 | £91,000 | £210,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £92,500 | £222,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £357,000 | £156,331 | £240,000 | £187,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £180,000 | £245,000 | £192,475 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £109 | £148 | £137 |
| 2017 | £200 | £176 | £155 | £142 |
| 2018 | £200 | £166 | £171 | £149 |
| 2019 | £214 | £137 | £186 | £151 |
| 2020 | £239 | £187 | £192 | £157 |
| 2021 | £257 | £190 | £224 | £174 |
| 2022 | £282 | £202 | £240 | £194 |
| 2023 | £303 | £180 | £247 | £185 |
| 2024 | £284 | £183 | £241 | £205 |
| 2025 | £301 | £218 | £261 | £224 |
| 2026 | £289 | £201 | £277 | £222 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 599, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL12 9PY | Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 603, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL12 9PY | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 9, Frances Street, Rochdale, OL16 2SA | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 17, Tithebarn Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QR | Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 39, George Street, Rochdale, OL16 2RR | Terraced | Leasehold | £277,000 |
In the OL16 2RW postcode area, located within Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | NIsa | Braddocks Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QZ | Walking directions to NIsa |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2SQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
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 2RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Philip Barrett
Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 2RW 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 2RW in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough is £240,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OL16 2RW, including St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good), Meadows School (Good) and Wardle Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 2RW is Smithy Bridge, about 861 m away.
OL16 2RW 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 2RW is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Philip Barrett (Reform UK).