Postcode insights

OL16 4UU

Kingsway

Rochdale

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Detailed insights for OL16 4UU

Overview

Postcode OL16 4UU is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Kingsway area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,360 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kingsway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,190 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kingsway has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,360 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from OL16 4UU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsway near OL16 4UU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL16 4UU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rochdale

N/A

Walking directions to Rochdale
0.6 mi

Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
3,539.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.13(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.66(+4%)
Public order
14.82(+46%)
Vehicle crime
12.62(+111%)
Burglary
12.07(+118%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
47.04%
Pakistani
123
34.65%
Other Asian
24
6.76%
Bangladeshi
12
3.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.69%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
34.09%
No qualifications
53
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
41.27%
Owns with a mortgage
51
40.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.49%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Kingsway

Median price£178,250
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £225K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£269
Semi-Detached36£188,000£213
Terraced38£148,500£172
Flats3£129,950£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£195,000£141,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£269£213£176
2026£299£223£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsway in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4UU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4UU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202520, Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4UUTerracedLeasehold£220,000
30 Mar 202613, Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5HNTerracedFreehold£215,000
09 Feb 202621, Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5HNTerracedLeasehold£210,000
07 Nov 202513, Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5HNTerracedFreehold£160,000
19 Mar 20262, Percy Street, Rochdale, OL16 5LFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£256,000

Schools

In the OL16 4UU postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL16 4UU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLowerplace Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKingsway Park High SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4UU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL16 4UU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandWell I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BLWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL16 4UU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shakil Ahmed

Kingsway - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardKingswayE05014040
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingswayE02001143
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 012AE01005469
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL16 4UU

Is OL16 4UU (Kingsway) safe?

The area around OL16 4UU records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near OL16 4UU?

The median sale price around OL16 4UU in Kingsway is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL16 4UU?

There are 12 schools close to OL16 4UU, including Lowerplace Primary School (Good), Kingsway Park High School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL16 4UU?

The closest station to OL16 4UU is Rochdale, about 912 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL16 4UU?

OL16 4UU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,190 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL16 4UU (Kingsway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4UU 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).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.