Postcode OL16 4QB is located in a major urban area, within the Balderstone & Kirkholt ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Balderstone & Kirkholt area. It has moderate 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 Rochdale located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a 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 0.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from OL16 4QB.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL16 4QB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £179,950 in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £260,998 |
| Flats | 6 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £152,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balderstone & Kirkholt
In the OL16 4QB 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.