Postcode OL16 4XR 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 0.8 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.
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.
Kingsway has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,360 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from OL16 4XR.
Kingsway near OL16 4XR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.9 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Balderstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Balderstone Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £340,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £188,000 | £213 |
| Terraced | 38 | £148,500 | £172 |
| Flats | 3 | £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 | £195,000 | £141,250 |
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 | £269 | £213 | £176 |
| 2026 | £299 | £223 | £159 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 4XR.
In the OL16 4XR postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 4XR
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL16 4XR, 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 4XR 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.
The median sale price around OL16 4XR in Kingsway is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to OL16 4XR, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone (Good), Kingsway Park High School and Lowerplace Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 4XR is Rochdale, about 1,361 m away.
OL16 4XR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL16 4XR 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).
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.