Postcode OL16 2XR is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Wardleworth & Newbold Brow area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from OL16 2XR.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2XR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £270,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £157,000 |
10 year median price trend in Smallbridge & Firgrove
In the OL16 2XR postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 2XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 2XR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Khizer
Smallbridge & Firgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.