Upper Stone Drive is in Milnrow, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 4JJ is located in the Smallbridge & Firgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Stone Drive, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4JN, OL16 4BN, OL16 4JH, OL16 4BL, OL16 4HH, OL16 4BE, OL16 4HJ, OL16 4HL, OL16 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 4JJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 47.1% | 54.5% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 45.5% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 4JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 58.1% | 54.8% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 25.8% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 51.6% | 49.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 16.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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.
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 26.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 15.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 14.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 16.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 86.5% | -11.9% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 93.7% | 88.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 88.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Stone Drive 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Upper Stone Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2025-06-13 | £113,135 |
| 2 Upper Stone Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-05-06 | £186,923 |
| 2 Upper Stone Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2021-08-20 | £180,386 |
| 8 Upper Stone Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-03-30 | £188,204 |
| 4 Upper Stone Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-11-28 | £110,739 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 4JJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,632 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 | 2,943 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 | 1,241 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 513 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 513 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 513 yd | |
| Oliver's Cafe | 32 Dale Street | 831 yd | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 22-24 Dale Street | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 397 yd | |
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 544 yd | |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street | 772 yd | |
| Tim Bobbin | Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street | 775 yd | |
| The Hornet | Helmsman Lane | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 8 Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 513 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9, Kingsway Retail Park | 513 yd | |
| Boba Magic | 260 Rochdale Road | 560 yd | |
| Omar Sharif's | 1 Dale Street | 775 yd | |
| Chop Suey Bar | 2 Kiln Lane | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 513 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 513 yd | |
| Aldi | Elizabethan Way | 633 yd | |
| The Co operative | Dale Street | 832 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 459 yd | |
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 703 yd | |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Milnrow Cricket Club Harbour Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.