OL16 2HQ is in Reigate Hill, Rochdale and Rochdale district. OL16 2HQ 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 Reigate Hill, Rochdale, OL16 2HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 2AH, OL16 2EB, OL16 2EP, OL16 2BX, OL16 2ES, OL16 2EZ, OL16 2JJ, OL16 2HD, OL16 2ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 2HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 46.2% | 49.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 2HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 39.9% | 43.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 43.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 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 | 36.7% | 46.3% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 13.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.2% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 2HQ this area, 36.8% 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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 36.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.3% 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 | 44% | 51.4% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 50.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 27.5% | 25.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 23.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 22.5% | 12.3% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -69.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 59.8% | 54.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.3% | 36.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 30.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 54.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 27.2% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31% | 6% | -25.0% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 10.9% | 46.2% | -35.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 81.4% | 6.5% | 74.9% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around OL16 2HQ 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 -10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £27,750 | 2001-10-10 | £115,878 |
| 24, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1998-11-30 | £112,526 |
| 8, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1996-12-20 | £142,886 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 2HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 772 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 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,036 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 | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,607 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 | 1,176 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 | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 101 yd | |
| Milliez Cafe | 234 Yorkshire Street | 263 yd | |
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 302 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 327 yd | |
| Pudding Paradise | 105 Yorkshire Street | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 482 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 102 Yorkshire Street | 577 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 692 yd | |
| The Regal Moon | The Regal Moon, The Butts | 713 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsila Services | 126 Ramsay Street | 101 yd | |
| Sahara | 256-260 Yorkshire Street | 254 yd | |
| Ali's Hungryll | 246-248 Yorkshire Street | 259 yd | |
| Madina Catering | Rear of, 244 Yorkshire Street | 263 yd | |
| Mangla Curry House | 240 Yorkshire Street | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 221 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 494 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 598 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 868 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 218 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 252 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.