Newbold Moss is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 2YS is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newbold Moss, Rochdale, OL16 2YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 2YE, OL16 2YT, OL16 2YL, OL16 2YJ, OL16 2YY, OL16 2YP, OL16 2YD, OL16 2YU, OL16 2YG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 2YS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 34.4% | 40.9% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 37.9% | 51.7% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.6% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2YS this area, 29.5% 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 29.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 22.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.6% 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 | 21.6% | 29.3% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 28.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 36.7% | 40% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 37.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 21% | 12.6% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -68.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.6% | 0.2% | -3.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 66.3% | 64.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.8% | 28% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 64.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 23.3% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 4.3% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.7% | 37.2% | -32.5% |
| Christian | 8.2% | 46.2% | -38.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 82.3% | 6.5% | 75.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbold Moss 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 -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Newbold Moss, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-08-08 | £152,029 |
| 2 Newbold Moss, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-03-04 | £134,105 |
| 8 Newbold Moss, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2019-03-01 | £2,834 |
| 22 Newbold Moss, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2015-10-02 | £164,912 |
| 16 Newbold Moss, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2010-07-23 | £127,420 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 2YS 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 | 80 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,718 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 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | - not rated | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,707 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 | 1,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 3,202 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 | 1,841 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,841 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 | 586 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Secondary) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street , OL12 0JR | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Primary School) Richmond Hall , Lomax Street OL12 0JR | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peppercorn 142 Rochdale Road , Pepercorn Cottage OL16 3DA | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 565 yd | |
| Saya's Cafe | 116 Ramsay Street | 570 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 864 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 864 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 995 yd | |
| The Eagle | 59 Oldham Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 1,084 yd | |
| Cask & Feather | 1 Oldham Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knockout Snacks | 279 Milnrow Road | 436 yd | |
| Mobs Deli | 274 Entwisle Road | 522 yd | |
| Yum Yum Chicken & Kebab | 147 Milnrow Road | 545 yd | |
| Keshnap | 135 Milnrow Road | 545 yd | |
| Khans | 143 Milnrow Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 748 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 759 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 864 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 770 yd | |
| Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 917 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 | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.