Postcode OL16 4SY 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 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 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Stanney Brook Park.
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 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from OL16 4SY.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL16 4SY 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stanney Brook Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanney Brook Park |
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 4SY postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 6 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.