Postcode OL16 4RH 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 very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Balderstone Park.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,185 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 39.1% 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 of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £38,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from OL16 4RH.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL16 4RH 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Balderstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Balderstone Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £534,600.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £299,123 |
| Flats | 4 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £149,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balderstone & Kirkholt
In the OL16 4RH postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.