Pennine Drive is in Milnrow, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 3HG 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 Pennine Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 3HH, OL16 3HU, OL16 3HQ, OL16 3HT, OL16 3HW, OL16 3HN, OL16 3HJ, OL16 3HX, OL16 3ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 3HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 3HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 25.8% | 30.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 51.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 54.7% | 48.6% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 13.5% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 13.6% | 14.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 22% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 27.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.3% | 97.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennine Drive 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 -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Pennine Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2021-09-17 | £204,591 |
| 49 Pennine Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2020-08-13 | £267,840 |
| 68 Pennine Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-08-31 | £223,040 |
| 72 Pennine Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-07-21 | £311,925 |
| 43 Pennine Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2014-11-28 | £251,119 |
OL16 3HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Huddersfield Road , Newhey OL16 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhey Community Primary School Hawthorn Lane , Newhey OL16 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,336 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 | 2,204 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny's Cafe | 77 Dale Street | 681 yd | |
| Coffee Station | 1 Station Road | 716 yd | |
| The North Coffee Shop | 40A Dale Street | 739 yd | |
| Oliver's Cafe | 32 Dale Street | 754 yd | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 22-24 Dale Street | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates, Stonegate Group | 10 Fleece Street | 370 yd | |
| Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows | The Gallows, Kiln Lane | 411 yd | |
| Tim Bobbin | Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street | 744 yd | |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street | 745 yd | |
| Waggon Inn | 33 Butterworth Hall | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Beal | 43 Dale Street | 678 yd | |
| Jus-Deserts | 81 Dale Street | 678 yd | |
| Chop Suey Bar | 2 Kiln Lane | 695 yd | |
| Pizzeria Capri | 100 Dale Street | 741 yd | |
| Bon Appetit | 112a Dale Street | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co operative | Dale Street | 757 yd | |
| Aldi | Elizabethan Way | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Academy CORNFIELD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| The Soccer Village WILDHOUSE FARM WILDHOUSE FARM WILD HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 873 yd |
| Tunshill Golf Club TUNSHILL LANE | golf | 947 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 | 56.5% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.