Ann Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 1QQ 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 Ann Street, Rochdale, OL16 1QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 1QJ, OL16 1PX, OL16 1QE, OL16 1QG, OL16 1QD, OL16 1QB, OL16 1PZ, OL16 1FG, OL16 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 1QQ is primarily male, with 60.3% of the population 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 | 41.8% | 39.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -11.3% |
| Male | 58.2% | 60.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 11.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL16 1QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 49.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 27.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 41.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 1QQ this area, 35.6% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 35.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 18.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.2% 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 | 21.8% | 20.9% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 19.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 20.9% | 18.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 15.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 48.1% | 45.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -36.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 72.6% | 68.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 18.1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 68.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 17.8% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 6.3% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 43.6% | 6.5% | 37.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ann Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford 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 -99.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ann Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £5,500 | 2001-08-24 | £23,708 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 1QQ 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 | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 60 |
| Other | 53 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,073 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 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,319 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 | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 675 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 | 709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 217 yd | |
| Whipped | 92 Drake Street | 286 yd | |
| The Curtain Theatre | Curtain Theatre, 47-51 Milkstone Road | 298 yd | |
| ALA Mini Market | 43 Milkstone Road | 316 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 35 Milkstone Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Bar | 12-14 Ann Street | 36 yd | |
| Miss Q's Sports Bar & Academy | Norman Snooker Club, Great George Street | 54 yd | |
| Nelson Hotel | 131 Drake Street | 90 yd | |
| Rochdale Masonic Buildings | 1 Richard Street | 259 yd | |
| Corporation Inn | 55 Milkstone Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milky Way | 2 Milkstone Road | 162 yd | |
| International Fish & Chips | 33 Milkstone Road | 162 yd | |
| Smashies | 3 Milkstone Road | 162 yd | |
| Oodles Rochdale | 23 Milkstone Road | 162 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 9A Milkstone Road | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 599 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 599 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 763 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 776 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 185 yd |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Beech House School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| Stoneyfield Recreation Ground (Closed) Osborne Street | grass pitches | 949 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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.