Burnside Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 4AE 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 Burnside Road, Rochdale, OL16 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4AN, OL16 4AW, OL16 4AP, OL16 4AL, OL16 4FY, OL16 4FX, OL16 5EY, OL16 4FZ, OL16 4GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 4AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.4% | 29.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 50.4% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 10.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 43.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 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.
In the area around OL16 4AE this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 30.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 29.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 40.7% | 51.1% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 48.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 53.4% | 41.6% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -39.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 80.6% | 71.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 19.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 71% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.8% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 3.7% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 50% | 6.5% | 43.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnside Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Burnside Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-09-29 | £222,574 |
| 2 Burnside Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2003-06-27 | £123,516 |
| 1 Burnside Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1999-07-23 | £190,591 |
| 2 Burnside Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1996-01-11 | £212,796 |
OL16 4AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | - not rated | 144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 865 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 960 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | 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 | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,827 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 | 2,407 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,407 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 | 994 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 | 1,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe House School Broadfield Stile , OL16 1UT | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Greencorns Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waidshouse Greencorns Independent School Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 2,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 558 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 558 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 558 yd | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East | 651 yd | |
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hornet | Helmsman Lane | 501 yd | |
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 808 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 8 Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 558 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9, Kingsway Retail Park | 558 yd | |
| Knockout Snacks | 279 Milnrow Road | 593 yd | |
| Golden Tandoori | 139 Milnrow Road | 697 yd | |
| Yum Yum Chicken & Kebab | 147 Milnrow Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 248 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 558 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 754 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 | 785 yd |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.