Edward Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 2DU 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 Edward Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 2EJ, OL16 2DZ, OL16 2EF, OL16 2ET, OL16 2LA, OL16 2EU, OL16 2ES, OL16 2DR, OL16 2EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 2DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 30% | 29.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) 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 | 22.9% | 38.7% | 15.8% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 29.2% | -12.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 19.4% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 2DU this area, 38.5% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.2% | 38.5% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15.5% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 20.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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 | 9.6% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 18.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 48% | 42.4% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 39.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 1.3% | -6.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 26.6% | 22.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 48.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.4% | 38.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 32.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 49.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 9.3% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.9% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Muslim | 69% | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Central Rochdale 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 -18.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit A Edward Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-07-23 | £136,396 |
| 33 Edward Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-06-18 | £97,409 |
| Unit 1 Edward Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2020-10-23 | £159,597 |
| Unit A Edward Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2018-01-25 | £170,589 |
| 31 Edward Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-02-06 | £213,025 |
OL16 2DU 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.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 981 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 | 1,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,300 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saya's Cafe | 116 Ramsay Street | 162 yd | |
| Milliez Cafe | 234 Yorkshire Street | 258 yd | |
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 282 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 334 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 403 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 629 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 102 Yorkshire Street | 686 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 824 yd | |
| The Regal Moon | The Regal Moon, The Butts | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara | 256-260 Yorkshire Street | 127 yd | |
| Burger Time | 215 Yorkshire Street | 158 yd | |
| Silsila Services | 126 Ramsay Street | 162 yd | |
| Railway Grill | 209 Yorkshire Street | 167 yd | |
| K2 Spice Hut | 205 Yorkshire Street | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 408 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 453 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 698 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 994 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 445 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 886 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.