Postcode OL16 9QD is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway ward 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 nearest station is Rochdale, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Deeplish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 84 ft away from OL16 9QD.
Deeplish near OL16 9QD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.2 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 9QD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 103, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 5QT | Other | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Unit 10, Linguard Business Park, Wood Street, Rochdale, OL16 5QN | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 22, Richard Street, Rochdale, OL11 1DU | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 40, Berwick Street, Rochdale, OL16 5DT | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 19, Morningside Close, Rochdale, OL16 5SP | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 |
In the OL16 9QD postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL16 9QD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Euroshop | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Euroshop |
| 0.3 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.5 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 9QD, 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 9QD 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL16 9QD in Deeplish is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to OL16 9QD, including Deeplish Primary Academy (Good), St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good) and Broadfield Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL16 9QD is Rochdale, about 343 m away.
OL16 9QD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,259 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 9QD 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.