The Butts is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 1XT is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Butts, Rochdale, OL16 1XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 1EP, OL16 1ES, OL16 1JG, OL16 1JJ, OL16 1LR, OL16 1BN, OL16 1JN, OL16 1BL, OL16 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 1XT is primarily male, with 72.7% 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 | 40.3% | 27.3% | -13.0% | 51.0% | -23.7% |
| Male | 59.7% | 72.7% | 13.0% | 49.0% | 23.7% |
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 1XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 65.8% | 68.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -35.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (43.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 20.6% | 18.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -29.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 24.5% | -13.7% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 24% | 36.4% | 12.4% | 12.7% | 23.7% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 1XT this area, 33.6% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 17.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 80% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 85.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 84.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.2% | 13.5% | 20.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Butts 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 -19.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 - 11 The Butts, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-12-20 | £438,251 |
| 7 - 11 The Butts, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £555,993 | 2000-10-24 | £2,595,443 |
OL16 1XT area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 558 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 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,221 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 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,598 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 | 384 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinesteins - On The Walk | 7 The Walk | 22 yd | |
| The Laughing Loaf | 1B The Walk | 22 yd | |
| La Mancha | 5 The Butts | 23 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | 24 Yorkshire Street | 40 yd | |
| Little Acorn | 16 Baillie Street | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu | 17 The Butts | 23 yd | |
| Our Gracies | 13A The Butts | 24 yd | |
| Vicolo Del Vino | 10a Baillie Street | 43 yd | |
| The Pint Pot | 8 Baillie Street | 44 yd | |
| Hogarths | Royal Bank Of Scotland Chamber, The Butts | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 2-4 Baillie Street | 43 yd | |
| Maryland Fried Chicken | 11 South Parade | 68 yd | |
| HAVANA Burger and Shakes | 12 South Parade | 85 yd | |
| West Virginia Fried Chicken | 4 Drake Street | 100 yd | |
| Toronto Fried Chicken | 2 Drake Street | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 105 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 106 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 300 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 387 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 878 yd | |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Beech House School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.