South Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 2ER 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 South Street, Rochdale, OL16 2ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 2DU, OL16 2DZ, OL16 2ET, OL16 2ES, OL16 2EB, OL16 2EU, OL16 2EJ, OL16 2AH, OL16 2EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 2ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.9% | 48.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 35.9% | 34.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 50.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 48.8% | 45.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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 2ER this area, 44% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 44% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 25.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 17.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 0.7% 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 | 53.3% | 42.7% | -10.6% | 1.1% | 41.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 40.2% | 36.6% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 33.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 11.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -80.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 58.2% | 56.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.8% | 42.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 37.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 56.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 35.9% | 34.3% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.2% | 1.7% | -31.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.3% | 37.2% | -36.9% |
| Christian | 1.4% | 46.2% | -44.8% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 94.6% | 6.5% | 88.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 South Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2026-01-14 | £130,000 |
| 49 South Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-05-10 | £160,346 |
| 71 South Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-10-22 | £140,388 |
| 24 South Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-10-01 | £176,123 |
| 50 South Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-06-25 | £150,199 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 2ER 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 | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | - not rated | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | - not rated | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,352 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Secondary) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street , OL12 0JR | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Primary School) Richmond Hall , Lomax Street OL12 0JR | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Academy 21 Whitehall Street , OL12 0LN | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 129 yd | |
| Milliez Cafe | 234 Yorkshire Street | 240 yd | |
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 269 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 316 yd | |
| Pudding Paradise | 105 Yorkshire Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 410 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 634 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 102 Yorkshire Street | 653 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 791 yd | |
| The Regal Moon | The Regal Moon, The Butts | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsila Services | 126 Ramsay Street | 129 yd | |
| Sahara | 256-260 Yorkshire Street | 138 yd | |
| Burger Time | 215 Yorkshire Street | 177 yd | |
| Railway Grill | 209 Yorkshire Street | 178 yd | |
| K2 Spice Hut | 205 Yorkshire Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 362 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 450 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 666 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 958 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 853 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.