Postcode OL16 2YW is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale 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 Rochdale located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 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 42.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL16 2YW.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL16 2YW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £154,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central Rochdale
In the OL16 2YW postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 2YW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2US | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.