Postcode OL16 9SW is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Rochdale & Mandale Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 363.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year. The median sale price in Central Rochdale is £146,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £114,000 and £165,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Broadfield Park.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 175 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 363.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from OL16 9SW.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL16 9SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.4 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.1 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street Gardens |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £199 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £157,500 | £237 |
| Terraced | 41 | £138,500 | £162 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £124,000 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £37,500 | £84,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £89,975 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | — | £98,500 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | — | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £78,750 | £128,000 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £92,000 | £139,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | — | £146,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £93,500 | £152,000 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | £155,500 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £123 | £86 |
| 2017 | £68 | £139 | £95 |
| 2018 | £897 | £134 | £79 |
| 2019 | — | £138 | £93 |
| 2020 | — | £160 | £102 |
| 2021 | £127 | £188 | £116 |
| 2022 | £155 | £208 | £130 |
| 2023 | — | £195 | £135 |
| 2024 | £164 | £222 | £152 |
| 2025 | £126 | £241 | £162 |
| 2026 | — | £231 | £155 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL16 9SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 8, The Walk, Rochdale, OL16 1EP | Other | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 8, The Walk, Rochdale, OL16 1EP | Other | Leasehold | £61,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 17, Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY | Other | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 11, Church Stile, Rochdale, OL16 1FF | Terraced | Freehold | £141,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 9, Church Stile, Rochdale, OL16 1FF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the OL16 9SW postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Broadfield Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
Broadfield Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2023
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| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated. | |
Rochdale Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ratingInspection information
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL16 9SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 31 Market Place, Rochdale, OL16 1EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Europejski Market | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Europejski Market |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Euroshop | Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL16 1UA | Walking directions to Euroshop |
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 9SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Waqar Khan
Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL16 9SW records about 363 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL16 9SW in Central Rochdale is £146,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL16 9SW, including Broadfield Community Primary School (Good), Rochdale Sixth Form College and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL16 9SW is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 294 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL16 9SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 175 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 9SW is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Waqar Khan (Workers Party of Britain).