Bealcroft Walk is in Milnrow, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 3XE is located in the Milnrow & Newhey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bealcroft Walk, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 3XD, OL16 3UX, OL16 3XB, OL16 3TN, OL16 3UZ, OL16 3UQ, OL16 3UP, OL16 3DB, OL16 3UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 3XE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3XE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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 | 25.7% | 23.8% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 66.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61% | 53.2% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 34.7% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 22.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 35.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 96.1% | 97.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 76.7% | 17.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bealcroft Walk 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bealcroft Walk, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2024-08-23 | £271,724 |
| 3 Bealcroft Walk, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,950 | 2002-05-24 | £358,860 |
OL16 3XE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Primary School Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 4,398 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 | 3,493 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppercorn 142 Rochdale Road , Pepercorn Cottage OL16 3DA | - not rated | 353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 2out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland School 13 Newhey Road , Milnrow OL16 3NP | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellavista Ristorante | Bellavista Ristorante, Wildhouse Lane | 521 yd | |
| Oliver's Cafe | 32 Dale Street | 737 yd | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 22-24 Dale Street | 742 yd | |
| The North Coffee Shop | 40A Dale Street | 772 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 449 yd | |
| Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows | The Gallows, Kiln Lane | 601 yd | |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street | 631 yd | |
| Tim Bobbin | Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street | 636 yd | |
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey Bar | 2 Kiln Lane | 572 yd | |
| Omar Sharif's | 1 Dale Street | 636 yd | |
| Boba Magic | 260 Rochdale Road | 697 yd | |
| Davids | 16 Dale Street | 742 yd | |
| River Beal | 43 Dale Street | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Elizabethan Way | 734 yd | |
| The Co operative | Dale Street | 742 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 892 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 249 yd | |
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| The Soccer Village WILDHOUSE FARM WILDHOUSE FARM WILD HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 486 yd |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 902 yd | |
| Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,021 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.