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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.2%49.9%3.7% 51.0% -1.1%
Male53.8%50.1%-3.7% 49.0% 1.1%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.9%43.7%3.8% 37.9% 5.8%
Married: Opposite sex46.9%43.4%-3.5% 44.2% -0.8%
Separated2.2%2.4%0.2% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced3.9%4.9%1.0% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed7%5.6%-1.4% 6.1% -0.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health36.7%46.3%9.6% 48.4% -2.1%
Good health30.7%31.4%0.7% 33.6% -2.2%
Fair health18.7%13.6%-5.1% 12.7% 0.9%
Bad health9.8%6.2%-3.6% 4.0% 2.2%
Very bad health4.1%2.5%-1.6% 1.2% 1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.8%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 Levels11.8%13.2%1.4% 13.4% -0.2%
Apprenticeship1.8%4.5%2.7% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.2%16.7%3.5% 16.9% -0.2%
Degree or Similar9.2%15.3%6.1% 33.8% -18.5%
Other9.2%2.1%-7.1% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi44%51.4%7.4% 1.1% 50.3%
Chinese0.6%0%-0.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.3%0.5%-0.8% 3.1% -2.6%
Pakistani27.5%25.9%-1.6% 2.7% 23.2%
Other Asian1.9%1.2%-0.7% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African0%3.5%3.5% 2.5% 1.0%
Other Black0%0.2%0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.5%0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed Other0.6%1.7%1.1% 0.8% 0.9%
White22.5%12.3%-10.2% 81.4% -69.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.9%0%-0.9% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0%0.7%0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Other0%1.5%1.5% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.8%54.6%-5.2% 83.2% -28.6%
European Union2.2%5.7%3.5% 6.1% -0.4%
Africa0.3%3.2%2.9% 2.7% 0.5%
Middle East and Asia37.3%36.5%-0.8% 5.6% 30.9%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.8%54.9%-4.9% 83.2% -28.3%
10+ Years2.5%27.2%24.7% 9.8% 17.4%
5-10 Years2.5%7.2%4.7% 2.9% 4.3%
2-5 Years4.1%4.7%0.6% 2.2% 2.5%
Less than 2 years31%6%-25.0% 1.9% 4.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.6% 76.7% -0.1%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Italy3% 0.6% 2.4%
Portugal3.5% 0.5% 3.0%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Poland0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries0.2% 1.5% -1.3%
North Africa0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Southern Asia5.5% 1.2% 4.3%
No passport held8.2% 13.5% -5.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion5.4% 37.2% -31.8%
Christian10.9% 46.2% -35.3%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim81.4% 6.5% 74.9%
Not answered2% 6.0% -4.0%

Safety

Is OL16 2HQ dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,800
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in OL16 2HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Reigate Hill, Rochdale, OL16 2HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL16 2HQ

Average Price
£113,775
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£113,775
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in OL16 2HQ

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£27,7502001-10-10 £115,878
24, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£22,0001998-11-30 £112,526
8, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£27,0001996-12-20 £142,886
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Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Looking after home or family48
Student (economically inactive)43
Full-Time Employee43
Part-Time Employee40
Self-Employed26
Long-Term Sick or disabled24
Other17
Retired17
Unemployed15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Accommodation and food service activities14
Transport and storage10
Other9
Human health and social work activities6
Construction5
Manufacturing5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Administrative and support service activities3
Information and communication3
Education2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Saya's Cafe116 Ramsay Street101 yd
Milliez Cafe234 Yorkshire Street263 yd
Chester's169-171 Yorkshire Street302 yd
Cha Cha Chai159c Yorkshire Street327 yd
Pudding Paradise105 Yorkshire Street552 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Regent Snooker ClubRegent Snooker Club, Regent Street482 yd
White Lion Hotel102 Yorkshire Street577 yd
Richmond HallRichmond Hall, Lomax Street692 yd
The Regal MoonThe Regal Moon, The Butts713 yd
Reed Karoke BarReed Hotel, Reed Hill714 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Silsila Services126 Ramsay Street101 yd
Sahara256-260 Yorkshire Street254 yd
Ali's Hungryll246-248 Yorkshire Street259 yd
Madina CateringRear of, 244 Yorkshire Street263 yd
Mangla Curry House240 Yorkshire Street263 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi Stores LtdAldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road221 yd
The Food WarehouseUnit 2a, Haynes Street494 yd
Farmfoods93-95 Yorkshire Street598 yd
One Beyond50 Market Way, Newgate868 yd
Iceland31 Market Place, Newgate869 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Central Leisure Centre (Closed)
Entwisle Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool218 yd
Rochdale Leisure Centre
ENTWISLE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool252 yd
Jd Gyms (Rochdale)
41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET
health and fitness suite776 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.