Fox Street is in Milnrow, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 4DX 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 Fox Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4DJ, OL16 3LN, OL16 3LX, OL16 4DT, OL16 4DH, OL16 4DL, OL16 4DR, OL16 4DD, OL16 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 4DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around OL16 4DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 41.2% | 45% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 32.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 39.7% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 35.2% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4DX this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 31.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 10.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 19.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 89.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fox Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fox Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2022-09-08 | £91,248 |
| 2 Fox Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-04-22 | £97,557 |
| 2 Fox Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2007-06-29 | £156,109 |
| 3 Fox Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1997-09-15 | £106,402 |
| 3 Fox Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1996-05-22 | £91,043 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,008 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 | 219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossgates Primary School Kiln Lane , Milnrow OL16 3HB | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,336 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 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,886 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 | 1,886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 4,646 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 | 3,531 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland School 13 Newhey Road , Milnrow OL16 3NP | - not rated | 1,006 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 | 1,623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roughbank Farm Ogden , Newhey OL16 3QH | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,692 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 | 373 yd | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 22-24 Dale Street | 375 yd | |
| The North Coffee Shop | 40A Dale Street | 413 yd | |
| Dine Catering @ JD Sports DC1 | JD Sports PLC | 510 yd | |
| Coffee Station | 1 Station Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street | 292 yd | |
| Tim Bobbin | Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street | 296 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 566 yd | |
| Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows | The Gallows, Kiln Lane | 572 yd | |
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Sharif's | 1 Dale Street | 296 yd | |
| Chop Suey Bar | 2 Kiln Lane | 299 yd | |
| Davids | 16 Dale Street | 375 yd | |
| River Beal | 43 Dale Street | 531 yd | |
| Jus-Deserts | 81 Dale Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Elizabethan Way | 266 yd | |
| The Co operative | Dale Street | 375 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 929 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 339 yd | |
| Milnrow Cricket Club Harbour Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| The Soccer Village WILDHOUSE FARM WILDHOUSE FARM WILD HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 910 yd |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 1,051 yd | |
| Hollingworth Academy CORNFIELD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.