Kingsway is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 5BX is located in the Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingsway, Rochdale, OL16 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 5BW, OL16 4AB, OL16 5BP, OL16 5BN, OL16 4AA, OL16 5BL, OL16 5DB, OL16 5BY, OL16 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 5BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 53.9% | 54.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 35.2% | 37.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 46.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.6% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.6% | 47.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 23.3% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 24.4% | 43.6% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 40.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 61.6% | 43% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 73.8% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 20.3% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 74.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.8% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Muslim | 53.6% | 6.5% | 47.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-04-16 | £213,709 |
| 291 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £950 | 2020-11-10 | £1,269 |
| 297 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-10-12 | £161,727 |
| 295 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2012-06-22 | £218,090 |
| 297 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-06-22 | £209,701 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | - not rated | 398 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Primary School Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,648 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 | 2,394 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,394 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 | 816 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 | 905 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe House School Broadfield Stile , OL16 1UT | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Greencorns Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | 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 | 287 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park | 287 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway | 287 yd | |
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 719 yd | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firgrove Club | 18 Leigh Street | 540 yd | |
| Crown & Shuttle | Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road | 718 yd | |
| The Hornet | Helmsman Lane | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 8 Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 287 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9, Kingsway Retail Park | 287 yd | |
| Knockout Snacks | 279 Milnrow Road | 313 yd | |
| Boba Magic | 260 Rochdale Road | 537 yd | |
| Golden Tandoori | 139 Milnrow Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park | 287 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway | 287 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD | 437 yd | |
| Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street | 967 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.3% |
| 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 102.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 102.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.