Postcode OL16 4AE is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway ward 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 198.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,360 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from OL16 4AE.
Kingsway near OL16 4AE 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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £326,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £89,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingsway
In the OL16 4AE postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Houghton Close, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5AF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Maliks Mini Mart | Rochdale Road, Rochdale, OL16 3BJ | Walking directions to Maliks Mini Mart |
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.