Kingsway is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 4AB is located in the Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 5BX, OL16 4AA, OL16 5BW, OL16 5DB, OL16 5BP, OL16 5BN, OL16 4AL, OL16 5BL, OL16 4AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 4AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 53.9% | 54.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 35.2% | 37.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 46.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.6% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.6% | 47.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 23.3% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 24.4% | 43.6% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 40.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 61.6% | 43% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 73.8% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 20.3% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 74.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.8% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Muslim | 53.6% | 6.5% | 47.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balderstone & Kirkholt 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 -5.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-03-12 | £201,758 |
| 308 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2016-05-20 | £319,289 |
| 314 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2003-11-20 | £218,648 |
| 314 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £45,500 | 1995-09-29 | £223,460 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,472 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 | 2,329 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 | 917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,394 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 280 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 280 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 280 yd | |
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 755 yd | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 536 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 695 yd | |
| The Hornet | Helmsman Lane | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 8 Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 280 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9, Kingsway Retail Park | 280 yd | |
| Knockout Snacks | 279 Milnrow Road | 368 yd | |
| Boba Magic | 260 Rochdale Road | 535 yd | |
| Golden Tandoori | 139 Milnrow Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 280 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 280 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 456 yd | |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 936 yd | |
| Kingsway Park Sports Centre & Athletics Arena KINGSWAY PARK SPORTS CENTRE AND ATHLETICS ARENA KINGSWAY PARK SPORTS CENTRE AND ATHLETICS ARENA TURF HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.