Cornfield Street is in Milnrow, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 3DR is located in the Milnrow & Newhey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 3DZ, OL16 3DP, OL16 3NU, OL16 3NZ, OL16 3PD, OL16 3NT, OL16 3PA, OL16 3EE, OL16 3NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 3DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.3% | 30.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 46.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 28.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.1% | 20.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 35.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 97.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornfield Street 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 -10.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-31 | £182,500 |
| 41 Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-26 | £243,579 |
| 33 Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2022-03-31 | £229,950 |
| 39 Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2017-11-24 | £195,297 |
| 41 Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-11-08 | £268,285 |
OL16 3DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 153 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhey Community Primary School Hawthorn Lane , Newhey OL16 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Huddersfield Road , Newhey OL16 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,318 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 | 2,419 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 3,700 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway @ BP Garage | Newhey Road | 253 yd | |
| Nanny's Cafe | 77 Dale Street | 317 yd | |
| Coffee Station | 1 Station Road | 339 yd | |
| The North Coffee Shop | 40A Dale Street | 512 yd | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 22-24 Dale Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon Inn | 33 Butterworth Hall | 196 yd | |
| Moon Spinners | Moon Spinners, 31 Newhey Road | 253 yd | |
| Yates, Stonegate Group | 10 Fleece Street | 271 yd | |
| Slip Inn | Slip Inn, 65 Newhey Road | 387 yd | |
| Milnrow Cricket Club | Milnrow Cricket Club, Harbour Lane | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | 4 Pennine Precinct, Newhey Road | 283 yd | |
| Pizzeria Capri | 100 Dale Street | 288 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 112a Dale Street | 288 yd | |
| Jus-Deserts | 81 Dale Street | 387 yd | |
| River Beal | 43 Dale Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co operative | Dale Street | 550 yd | |
| Aldi | Elizabethan Way | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Academy CORNFIELD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| Milnrow Cricket Club Harbour Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Newhey Community Primary School HAWTHORNE LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 9.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.