St Chads Court is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 1QU is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Chads Court, Rochdale, OL16 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 1NL, OL16 1QP, OL16 1QS, OL16 1NS, OL16 1PA, OL16 1NZ, OL16 1FD, OL16 1NU, OL16 1QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 1QU is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 46.6% | 46.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 35.8% | 41.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 34.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 27.9% | 45.2% | 17.3% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.3% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 13.2% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 1QU this area, 42.4% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 42.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 24.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 18.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 16.8% | 4.5% | -12.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.6% 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 | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 24.5% | 28.7% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 26.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 20.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 44.6% | 30.6% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -50.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 57.8% | 54% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 17.7% | -7.1% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 54.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 21.9% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 7.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 8.6% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.9% | 37.2% | -20.3% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 43.4% | 6.5% | 36.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Chads Court 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 -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 St Chads Court, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2004-11-22 | £30,498 |
OL16 1QU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 1QU 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 | 45 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 803 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 | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,313 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 | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,338 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 | 524 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 | 913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,929 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Street Church | 6 Nelson Street | 86 yd | |
| The Roc and Rolls Cafe and Community Food Cupboard | 48-50 Drake Street | 120 yd | |
| San Remo | 27 Drake Street | 154 yd | |
| The Carty Party Room | 29-31 Drake Street | 157 yd | |
| Whipped | 92 Drake Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quirky Catering @ The Flying Horse Hotel | The Flying Horse Hotel, 37 Packer Street | 107 yd | |
| The Empire | Packer Street | 107 yd | |
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse Hotel, 37 Packer Street | 107 yd | |
| Ko Ko Kabana Lounge | Ko Ko's, Packer Street | 107 yd | |
| La Strada Club Ltd | 38-40 Drake Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get in ma Delly | 28A School Lane | 92 yd | |
| Pizza King | Kobeda King, 80 Drake Street | 148 yd | |
| Jo Jo'z Pizzaz | 35 Drake Street | 154 yd | |
| Kobeda King | 80 Drake Street | 157 yd | |
| West Virginia Fried Chicken | 4 Drake Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 352 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 353 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 505 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 627 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Beech House School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 946 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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.