Postcode OL16 2UZ is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Wardleworth & Newbold Brow area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The median sale price in Central Rochdale is £146,500 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £114,750 and £165,000. The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,084 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from OL16 2UZ.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2UZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 (about £177 per square foot) in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £199 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £157,500 | £237 |
| Terraced | 40 | £139,750 | £162 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £124,000 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £37,500 | £84,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £89,975 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | — | £98,500 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | — | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £78,750 | £128,000 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £92,000 | £139,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | — | £146,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £93,500 | £152,000 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | £155,500 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £123 | £86 |
| 2017 | £68 | £139 | £95 |
| 2018 | £897 | £134 | £79 |
| 2019 | — | £138 | £93 |
| 2020 | — | £160 | £102 |
| 2021 | £127 | £188 | £116 |
| 2022 | £155 | £208 | £130 |
| 2023 | — | £195 | £135 |
| 2024 | £164 | £222 | £152 |
| 2025 | £126 | £241 | £162 |
| 2026 | — | £231 | £155 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 2UZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | 13, Millview Lane, Rochdale, OL16 2BA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 15, Dean Street, Rochdale, OL16 2NA | Terraced | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 20, Cook Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £138,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 44, Cook Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 18, Cook Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £117,000 |
In the OL16 2UZ postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 9 primary and 0 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 | Heybrook Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2018. | |
Heybrook Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Mar 2018
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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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| 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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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 2UZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 2UZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Waqar Khan
Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 2UZ records about 120 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 2UZ in Central Rochdale is £146,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL16 2UZ, including Heybrook Primary School (Good), Hamer Community Primary School (Good) and Springside (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 2UZ is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,225 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 2UZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,084 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 2UZ is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Waqar Khan (Workers Party of Britain).