Count Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 5LP 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 Count Street, Rochdale, OL16 5LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 5LR, OL16 5LN, OL16 5LG, OL11 1AF, OL11 1AG, OL16 5LQ, OL16 5HN, OL11 1AL, OL16 5LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 5LP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 41.5% | 44.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 41.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 52% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 27.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 14.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around OL16 5LP this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 31.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 10.4% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.8% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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 | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 30.7% | 45.8% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 43.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 59.8% | 39.7% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 81.8% | 61.4% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.9% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 24.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| 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 | 80.7% | 61.3% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 8.7% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Muslim | 51.2% | 6.5% | 44.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Count Street 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 stayed broadly stable by about -0.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Count Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2024-03-25 | £89,351 |
| 32 Count Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-02-14 | £141,026 |
| 1 Count Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2022-05-10 | £173,405 |
| 24 Count Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-04-11 | £106,192 |
| 22 Count Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-01-29 | £82,231 |
OL16 5LP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,189 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 | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 613 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 | 638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | 658 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,883 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,316 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 | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 2,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Cafe Ltd | 323-325 Oldham Road | 182 yd | |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant | 222 Oldham Road | 280 yd | |
| Roller City | Plattings Lane | 452 yd | |
| Gordons Bistro @ Gordon Rigg Nurseries Ltd | Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd, Kingsway | 537 yd | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Working Mens Club | 1 Prince Street | 130 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 1-3 Well I' Th' Lane | 198 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Well I' Th' Lane | 251 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 260 Oldham Road | 280 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 475 Oldham Road | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaans Tandoori | 315 Oldham Road | 182 yd | |
| Jav's Chippy | 313 Oldham Road | 182 yd | |
| The Perfect Sandwich | 293D Oldham Road | 182 yd | |
| Cha Chas | 293A Oldham Road | 182 yd | |
| Gusto Italiano | 321 Oldham Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Queensway Centre, Well I' Th' Lane | 268 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Place KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 551 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 | 608 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Stoneyfield Recreation Ground (Closed) Osborne Street | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.