Bridge Street is in Milnrow, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 3ND 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 Bridge Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 3NE, OL16 4DY, OL16 3NB, OL16 3LZ, OL16 3NF, OL16 4DG, OL16 3NA, OL16 3NQ, OL16 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 3ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL16 3ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.1% | 47.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 36.4% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 9.1% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.9% | 39.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 19.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 23.2% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 17% | -3.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 24.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 95% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 97.5% | 95% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kingsway 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 -51.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Weavers Arms, 20 Bridge Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-10-04 | £163,455 |
| 32 Bridge Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2020-04-14 | £99,147 |
| 5 Bridge Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2020-01-29 | £144,051 |
| 26 Bridge Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-09-22 | £108,911 |
| 32 Bridge Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2007-09-28 | £122,374 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhey Community Primary School Hawthorn Lane , Newhey OL16 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,692 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 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,789 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 | 3,597 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 | 1,698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,392 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver's Cafe | 32 Dale Street | 195 yd | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 22-24 Dale Street | 198 yd | |
| The North Coffee Shop | 40A Dale Street | 236 yd | |
| Dine Catering @ JD Sports DC1 | JD Sports PLC | 383 yd | |
| Coffee Station | 1 Station Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street | 115 yd | |
| Tim Bobbin | Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street | 118 yd | |
| Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows | The Gallows, Kiln Lane | 461 yd | |
| Yates, Stonegate Group | 10 Fleece Street | 709 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Sharif's | 1 Dale Street | 118 yd | |
| Chop Suey Bar | 2 Kiln Lane | 148 yd | |
| Davids | 16 Dale Street | 198 yd | |
| River Beal | 43 Dale Street | 351 yd | |
| Jus-Deserts | 81 Dale Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Elizabethan Way | 186 yd | |
| The Co operative | Dale Street | 198 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 494 yd | |
| Milnrow Cricket Club Harbour Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Hollingworth Academy CORNFIELD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| The Soccer Village WILDHOUSE FARM WILDHOUSE FARM WILD HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 937 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 | 91.3% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.