Postcode OL16 3AG is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Kingsway area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.3 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 Kingsway is £39,360 per year. The median sale price in Kingsway is £190,000 (around £211 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £238,000. The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,994 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,360 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 140 ft away from OL16 3AG.
Kingsway near OL16 3AG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £329,750 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £190,000 | £219 |
| Terraced | 35 | £150,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 5 | £129,950 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,500 | £108,500 | £81,998 |
| 2017 | £244,000 | £135,000 | £116,998 |
| 2018 | £234,000 | £110,000 | £118,998 |
| 2019 | £221,000 | £132,975 | £84,500 |
| 2020 | £255,000 | £140,000 | £87,250 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £148,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £321,250 | £157,500 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £317,000 | £174,500 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £180,000 | £146,250 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £182,000 | £150,500 |
| 2026 | £357,000 | £200,000 | £148,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £121 | £106 |
| 2017 | £177 | £148 | £141 |
| 2018 | £183 | £127 | £129 |
| 2019 | £177 | £147 | £105 |
| 2020 | £210 | £163 | £111 |
| 2021 | £213 | £166 | £123 |
| 2022 | £255 | £171 | £160 |
| 2023 | £257 | £197 | £154 |
| 2024 | £243 | £193 | £182 |
| 2025 | £270 | £213 | £179 |
| 2026 | £299 | £230 | £163 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 3AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 49, Newbold Hall Drive, Rochdale, OL16 3AG | Flats | Leasehold | £91,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 10, Kenworthy Terrace, Rochdale, OL16 5AX | Terraced | Leasehold | £146,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 2, Kenworthy Terrace, Rochdale, OL16 5AX | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 10, Kenworthy Terrace, Rochdale, OL16 5AX | Terraced | Leasehold | £126,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 11, Kenworthy Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AT | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the OL16 3AG postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 12 primary and 1 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 | Belfield Community School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Apr 2025. | |
Belfield Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Apr 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2024. | |
Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2019. | |
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2019
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 3AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 5AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 127-129 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | 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 3AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shakil Ahmed
Kingsway - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 3AG 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL16 3AG in Kingsway is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL16 3AG, including Belfield Community School (Good), Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service (Requires improvement) and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 3AG is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 346 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 3AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,994 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 3AG is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shakil Ahmed (Labour Party).