Postcode OL16 5QA is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Deeplish area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year. The median sale price in Kingsway is £190,000 (around £209 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,500 and £239,000. The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Deeplish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,410 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Deeplish has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from OL16 5QA.
Deeplish near OL16 5QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £429,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £336,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £197,500 | £224 |
| Terraced | 36 | £148,500 | £176 |
| 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 | £357,500 | £200,000 | £145,500 |
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 | £236 | £163 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 5QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 4, Thames Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NY | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 115, Moss Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NS | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 11, York Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 36, Church Road, Rochdale, OL16 5PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 10, Grafton Court, Rochdale, OL16 5QF | Terraced | Freehold | £127,000 |
In the OL16 5QA postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lowerplace Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2019. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 5QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 127-129 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4AT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 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 5QA, 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 5QA records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL16 5QA in Kingsway is £190,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL16 5QA, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Lowerplace Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 5QA is Newbold (Manchester Metrolink), about 607 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 5QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,410 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 5QA 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).