Kingsway is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 5HN 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 5HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4UU, OL16 5LR, OL16 5LG, OL16 5LP, OL16 5LF, OL16 5LQ, OL16 4UH, OL16 5LN, OL11 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 5HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 48.1% | 53.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 46.9% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 38.5% | 41% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.5% | 45.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 14.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 24.9% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 11.8% | -11.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 32.1% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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 | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 17.7% | 35.6% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 32.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 67.1% | 46% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 86.8% | 71.1% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 18.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 71.1% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 44.3% | 6.5% | 37.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-10-28 | £323,385 |
| 17 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-11-23 | £140,289 |
| 19 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-09-11 | £178,882 |
| 61 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2018-12-18 | £292,376 |
| 55 Kingsway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-09-21 | £299,562 |
OL16 5HN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 5HN 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,275 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 | 174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 537 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 | 578 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,004 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 | 553 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,167 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 | 1,986 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,326 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 | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 2,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Diamond Restaurant | 222 Oldham Road | 260 yd | |
| Wells Cafe Ltd | 323-325 Oldham Road | 279 yd | |
| Roller City | Plattings Lane | 432 yd | |
| Gordons Bistro @ Gordon Rigg Nurseries Ltd | Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd, Kingsway | 451 yd | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Working Mens Club | 1 Prince Street | 193 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Well I' Th' Lane | 252 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 260 Oldham Road | 260 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 475 Oldham Road | 272 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 1-3 Well I' Th' Lane | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FruTea Yoba | 427 Oldham Road | 186 yd | |
| The Butty Shop | 419 Oldham Road | 187 yd | |
| Tonys Fish & Chips | Tonys Chippy, 417 Oldham Road | 187 yd | |
| Khan Roti | 40 Well I' Th' Lane | 255 yd | |
| Saajan | 224 Oldham Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Queensway Centre, Well I' Th' Lane | 349 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Place KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 146 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 | 517 yd |
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.