Selby Close is in Milnrow, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 4DD 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 Selby Close, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4DW, OL16 4DB, OL16 4DL, OL16 4DJ, OL16 4DX, OL16 4DE, OL16 4BS, OL16 4DH, OL16 4DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 4DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.7% | 52.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 32.9% | 38.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 38.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 44% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 29.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 24.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 18.8% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 17.4% | -4.8% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.8% | 94.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selby Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Selby Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-12-02 | £174,653 |
| 29 Selby Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £800 | 2022-03-25 | £913 |
| 27 Selby Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-08-12 | £152,316 |
| 29 Selby Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-03-25 | £171,122 |
| 31 Selby Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2011-08-26 | £177,169 |
OL16 4DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,786 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 | 1,786 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 3,461 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 | 4,655 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 | 3,491 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,491 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 | 534 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland School 13 Newhey Road , Milnrow OL16 3NP | - 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 | 1,649 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughbank Farm Ogden , Newhey OL16 3QH | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 391 yd | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 22-24 Dale Street | 392 yd | |
| The North Coffee Shop | 40A Dale Street | 430 yd | |
| Dine Catering @ JD Sports DC1 | JD Sports PLC | 462 yd | |
| Coffee Station | 1 Station Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street | 335 yd | |
| Tim Bobbin | Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street | 339 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 597 yd | |
| Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows | The Gallows, Kiln Lane | 664 yd | |
| Milnrow Cricket Club | Milnrow Cricket Club, Harbour Lane | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Sharif's | 1 Dale Street | 339 yd | |
| Chop Suey Bar | 2 Kiln Lane | 366 yd | |
| Davids | 16 Dale Street | 392 yd | |
| River Beal | 43 Dale Street | 549 yd | |
| Jus-Deserts | 81 Dale Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Elizabethan Way | 217 yd | |
| The Co operative | Dale Street | 392 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 916 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 410 yd | |
| Milnrow Cricket Club Harbour Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| The Soccer Village WILDHOUSE FARM WILDHOUSE FARM WILD HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,022 yd |
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 1,060 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.