Living in OL16, Rochdale
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around OL16 in Rochdale. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Rochdale: £210,083, up 4.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around OL16
92 recorded home sales on the streets around central OL16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £186,000 and a range from £80,000 to £425,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 KENWORTHY TERRACE, OL16 5AX | terraced | £146,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 310 KINGSWAY, OL16 4AB | semi-detached | £208,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 66 JONES WAY, OL16 4FX | detached | £358,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 243 MILNROW ROAD, OL16 5AS | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 23 WALLIS AVENUE, OL16 4GP | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 45 WREN WAY, OL16 4FY | detached | £425,000 | 2026-04-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
64 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Crossgates Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Hollingworth Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
44 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Beech House School, Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd, Farrowdale House School, Nuqtah Primary School, Rochdale Islamic Academy, Rochdale Islamic Academy.
All 6 fee-paying schools near OL16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.7% |
| Professional occupations | 12.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central OL16 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Rochdale's figures.
Common questions about OL16
What is the average house price in OL16?
The average sold price in Rochdale is £210,083 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in OL16?
Prices in Rochdale are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in OL16?
The median of 92 recorded sales around central OL16 in the last 2 years is £186,000, ranging from £80,000 to £425,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in OL16?
64 schools sit within 3 miles of central OL16, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in OL16?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL16 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is OL16 at risk of flooding?
Central OL16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is OL16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £186,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is OL16 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central OL16 in 2026-03, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? OL16 or OL11, OL16 or OL12, OL16 or OL15.
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