Drake Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 1PS is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 1QJ, OL16 1PN, OL16 1FG, OL16 1PX, OL16 1QL, OL16 1QQ, OL16 1QN, OL16 1FE, OL16 1PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 34.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 45.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL16 1PS this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 32.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 13.7% | 5.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 71.4% | 60.6% | -10.8% | 2.7% | 57.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 18.1% | 19.2% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -62.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 54.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 54.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.7% | 28.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 54.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 27.1% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 7.4% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.7% | 37.2% | -29.5% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Muslim | 66.8% | 6.5% | 60.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drake Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balderstone & Kirkholt average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Drake Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-04-26 | £118,943 |
| 140 Drake Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2020-04-15 | £212,458 |
| 148 Drake Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2010-03-15 | £160,386 |
| 148 Drake Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2010-02-25 | £93,339 |
| 136 Drake Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2008-02-14 | £217,967 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 1PS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 724 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compleat Rochdale & District Mind Cafe | Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road | 205 yd | |
| Whipped | 92 Drake Street | 205 yd | |
| Nelson Street Church | 6 Nelson Street | 295 yd | |
| Rochdale Gateway Leisure Ltd | Gateway Centre, 2 Kenion Street | 305 yd | |
| The Roc and Rolls Cafe and Community Food Cupboard | 48-50 Drake Street | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Q's Sports Bar & Academy | Norman Snooker Club, Great George Street | 115 yd | |
| Bucks Bar | 12-14 Ann Street | 144 yd | |
| Nelson Hotel | 131 Drake Street | 183 yd | |
| Cask & Feather | 1 Oldham Road | 216 yd | |
| Rochdale Masonic Buildings | 1 Richard Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja's Grill | 124 Drake Street | 82 yd | |
| Get in ma Delly | 28A School Lane | 175 yd | |
| Peri Chicken Shaq | Station Buildings, 29 Maclure Road | 205 yd | |
| Kobeda King | 80 Drake Street | 205 yd | |
| Mix Shwrma Grill | 29 Oldham Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 600 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 600 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 732 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 734 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Beech House School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Stoneyfield Recreation Ground (Closed) Osborne Street | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.