Postcode OL16 2UA is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hurstead & Smallbridge area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £32,100 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 48.1% 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 of residents in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £32,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from OL16 2UA.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL16 2UA 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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Smallbridge & Firgrove
In the OL16 2UA postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 2UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Maliks Mini Mart | Rochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3BJ | Walking directions to Maliks Mini Mart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.