St Marys Close is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 4XT is located in the Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Close, Rochdale, OL16 4XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4XU, OL16 4XS, OL16 4XA, OL16 4TX, OL16 5HR, OL16 4UX, OL16 4TT, OL16 4UF, OL16 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL16 4XT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.9% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL16 4XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 34.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 51.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 | 22.5% | 19.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 13.5% | -8.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 28.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 19.2% | 31.3% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 28.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 72.6% | 52.1% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 89.8% | 85% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 11.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 85% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.5% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 41.4% | 6.5% | 34.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Close 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 -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St Marys Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-04-26 | £183,192 |
| 12 St Marys Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-06-02 | £203,143 |
| 2 St Marys Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2023-01-20 | £221,236 |
| 7 St Marys Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-06-13 | £146,756 |
| 11 St Marys Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-10-02 | £180,598 |
OL16 4XT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 4XT 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 195 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 2,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,472 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 | 2,302 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,451 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 | 1,836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 2,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordons Bistro @ Gordon Rigg Nurseries Ltd | Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd, Kingsway | 221 yd | |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant | 222 Oldham Road | 492 yd | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East | 544 yd | |
| Roller City | Plattings Lane | 603 yd | |
| Wells Cafe Ltd | 323-325 Oldham Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | 475 Oldham Road | 463 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 260 Oldham Road | 492 yd | |
| Wellfield Working Mens Club | 1 Prince Street | 502 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Well I' Th' Lane | 521 yd | |
| The Hornet | Helmsman Lane | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FruTea Yoba | 427 Oldham Road | 456 yd | |
| The Butty Shop | 419 Oldham Road | 458 yd | |
| Tonys Fish & Chips | Tonys Chippy, 417 Oldham Road | 458 yd | |
| Kebabish Tandoori | 459 Oldham Road | 463 yd | |
| The Kitchen Takeaway | 463 Oldham Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Queensway Centre, Well I' Th' Lane | 696 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Place KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 217 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 | 236 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 1,023 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.