Belfield Lane is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 2XU 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 Belfield Lane, Rochdale, OL16 2XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 2UW, OL16 2XY, OL16 2XT, OL16 2UD, OL16 2XS, OL16 2UA, OL16 5AA, OL16 2XW, OL16 2UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 2XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.1% | 38.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 41.4% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 49.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2XU this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 28.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.2% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.7% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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 | 15.9% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 19.7% | 10.0% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.8% | 51.1% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 84.8% | 77.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 78% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 41.7% | 6.5% | 35.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belfield Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 Belfield Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-06-27 | £156,283 |
| 306 Belfield Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-07-26 | £85,760 |
| 304 Belfield Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-10-30 | £109,192 |
| 304 Belfield Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-11-25 | £99,338 |
| 312 Belfield Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2007-12-19 | £219,033 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 2XU 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 1,246 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 | 1,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 3,457 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 | 2,411 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 2out of 4 | 158 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peppercorn 142 Rochdale Road , Pepercorn Cottage OL16 3DA | - not rated | 984 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Secondary) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street , OL12 0JR | - not rated | 1,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 681 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 681 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 682 yd | |
| Saya's Cafe | 116 Ramsay Street | 1,060 yd | |
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 639 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaville | 4 Samson Street | 156 yd | |
| Deli Krunch | Unit 5, Mayfield Parade, Albert Royds Street | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Mayfield Parade, Albert Royds Street | 217 yd | |
| Indialicious | Unit 4, Mayfield Parade, Albert Royds Street | 217 yd | |
| Knockout Snacks | 279 Milnrow Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 681 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 682 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 460 yd | |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 477 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.