Postcode OL16 4SU is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Balderstone & Kirkholt area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £44,535 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 Rochdale, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Balderstone Park.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,466 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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 23 ft away from OL16 4SU.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL16 4SU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Balderstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Balderstone Park |
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 4SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 599, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 4SU | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 585, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 4SU | Other | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 573, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 4SU | Other | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 577, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 4SU | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 34, Charlotte Street, Rochdale, OL16 4TJ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the OL16 4SU postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 9 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jun 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lowerplace Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Dec 2015. | |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 4SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Well I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BL | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 4SU, 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 4SU records about 120 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL16 4SU in Kingsway is £190,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to OL16 4SU, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone (Good), Lowerplace Primary School (Good) and Holy Family 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 4SU is Rochdale, about 1,341 m away.
OL16 4SU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,466 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 4SU 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).