Badger Lane is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 4RQ is located in the Balderstone & Kirkholt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Badger Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4RA, OL16 4RG, OL16 4RF, OL16 4RT, OL16 4RE, OL16 4RH, OL11 2AW, OL16 4RL, OL16 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 4RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 37.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 47.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 57.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 31.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 8.1% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 36.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.3% | 75.1% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 91.6% | 93.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 91.6% | 91.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badger Lane 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 -17.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Set Badger Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-11-12 | £370,660 |
| 7 Badger Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,995 | 2014-01-17 | £132,179 |
| 5 Badger Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2007-10-31 | £135,771 |
| 7 Badger Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2004-05-17 | £70,484 |
| 5 Badger Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1999-11-05 | £169,299 |
OL16 4RQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , OL11 2DA | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,486 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 | 3,109 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 4,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Scala Ristorante | 370 Oldham Road | 490 yd | |
| Springhill Hospice | Springhill Hospice, Broad Lane | 491 yd | |
| Million Pavillion Cafe | Kirkholt Million | 642 yd | |
| St Marys Church | St Marys Church, Oldham Road | 763 yd | |
| Roller City | Plattings Lane | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn | Oldham Road | 565 yd | |
| The Spring Inn | Spring Inn, 183 Broad Lane | 659 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 475 Oldham Road | 1,043 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 260 Oldham Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrons BLTs | 2 Broad Lane | 544 yd | |
| Di's Cafe | 479 Oldham Road | 905 yd | |
| Wok King | 477 Oldham Road | 905 yd | |
| The Second Serving | 503 Oldham Road | 905 yd | |
| Kens Chippy | 39 The Strand | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic High School SHAW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 819 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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.