Broomfield Terrace is in Newhey, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 3SE 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 Broomfield Terrace, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 3SB, OL16 3RY, OL16 3SH, OL16 3SD, OL16 3RX, OL16 4LB, OL16 3RU, OL16 4JY, OL16 3RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 3SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.1% | 52.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 3SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 39% | 42.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 37.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 29% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 15.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 22.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 27.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 94.6% | 95.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 95.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broomfield Terrace 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 -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Broomfield Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-04-24 | £292,721 |
| 5 Broomfield Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2016-08-19 | £217,691 |
| 5 Broomfield Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-12-20 | £201,444 |
| 1 Broomfield Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £286,500 | 2010-01-04 | £538,273 |
| 13 Broomfield Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2003-04-17 | £308,098 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhey Community Primary School Hawthorn Lane , Newhey OL16 4JX | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Huddersfield Road , Newhey OL16 3QZ | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Huddersfield Road , Newhey OL16 3QZ | - not rated | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roch Valley High School Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crompton House CofE School Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 5,132 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,132 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland School 13 Newhey Road , Milnrow OL16 3NP | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughbank Farm Ogden , Newhey OL16 3QH | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peppercorn 142 Rochdale Road , Pepercorn Cottage OL16 3DA | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft C/O Care Today , 2nd Floor Lansdowne House SK2 6LR | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrowdale House School Farrowdale House Farrow st , Shaw OL2 7AD | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char Steakhouse | 14 Huddersfield Road | 126 yd | |
| Ellenroad Trust Ltd | Ellenroad Engine House, Elizabethan Way | 576 yd | |
| The Cedar Tree @ | The Sheaf, Haugh Fold | 775 yd | |
| Subway @ BP Garage | Newhey Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzi Q's | Newhey Liberal Club, Huddersfield Road | 91 yd | |
| The John Milne | The John Milne, Newhey Road | 476 yd | |
| Free Trade Tavern | Free Trade Tavern, 115 Newhey Road | 476 yd | |
| Slip Inn | Slip Inn, 65 Newhey Road | 687 yd | |
| The Higher Bird i'th Hand | 113 Huddersfield Road | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China City | 27B Huddersfield Road | 91 yd | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 12 Gordon Street | 202 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 4 Pennine Precinct, Newhey Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newhey Community Primary School HAWTHORNE LANE | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Body Matters UNIT 9 UNIT 9 TWO BRIDGES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Hollingworth Academy CORNFIELD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.