Dyehouse Lane is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 2QN is located in the Smallbridge & Firgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dyehouse Lane, Rochdale, OL16 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 2QJ, OL16 2QQ, OL16 2QL, OL16 2PY, OL16 2QG, OL12 9AB, OL16 2PP, OL16 2PX, OL16 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 2QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL16 2QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 26% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 65.7% | 8.0% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 54.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 40.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 17.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.8% | 61.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 89.3% | 83.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 83.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.6% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 34.5% | 6.5% | 28.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dyehouse Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Littleborough Lakeside 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 -10.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dyehouse Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2017-11-03 | £128,083 |
| 10 Dyehouse Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2015-09-25 | £132,021 |
| 9 Dyehouse Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2012-05-04 | £159,464 |
| Greengrove Mill Dyehouse Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2010-06-25 | £644,221 |
| 10 Dyehouse Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-12-03 | £159,817 |
OL16 2QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 178 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Primary Academy Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Millgate , Halifax Road OL16 2NU | 1out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Union Road , OL12 9QA | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Community 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 | 2,945 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 196 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street | 529 yd | |
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 864 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | 427 Halifax Road | 191 yd | |
| Greengate Inn | Greengate Hotel, 575 Halifax Road | 433 yd | |
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoha's Pizza Plus | 17 Stevenson Square | 287 yd | |
| Smallbridge Fish and Chips Kebab Bar | 3 Stevenson Square | 287 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 621-623 Halifax Road | 596 yd | |
| Fat Panda | 777-779 Halifax Road | 986 yd | |
| Goodfillers | 108 Halifax Road | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Rydings Special School (Closed) Kings Grove | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Rutherford Park WARDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 972 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.