Croxton Avenue is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 2YR is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croxton Avenue, Rochdale, OL16 2YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 2YG, OL16 2YJ, OL16 2YF, OL16 2YP, OL16 2YQ, OL16 2XZ, OL16 2YY, OL16 2YW, OL16 2YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 2YR 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 2YR 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 Croxton Avenue 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 -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Croxton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-09-29 | £89,174 |
| 163 Croxton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-05-26 | £138,686 |
| 165 Croxton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-07-12 | £136,998 |
| 142 Croxton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-06-14 | £150,968 |
| 144 Croxton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-06-05 | £158,478 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 2YR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,922 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 706 yd | |
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 726 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 767 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 767 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaville | 4 Samson Street | 383 yd | |
| Knockout Snacks | 279 Milnrow Road | 396 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Mayfield Parade, Albert Royds Street | 440 yd | |
| Indialicious | Unit 4, Mayfield Parade, Albert Royds Street | 440 yd | |
| Deli Krunch | Unit 5, Mayfield Parade, Albert Royds Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 767 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 767 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 803 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 631 yd | |
| Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 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 | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.