Postcode OL16 4NZ is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Balderstone & Kirkholt area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £44,535 per year. The nearest station is Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £44,535 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from OL16 4NZ.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL16 4NZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Kingsway Business Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,750 in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £111,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £182,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingsway
In the OL16 4NZ postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 4NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shakil Ahmed
Kingsway - 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.