Bilberry Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 5NE 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 Bilberry Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 5NH, OL16 5NG, OL16 5NQ, OL16 5SP, OL16 5NL, OL16 5DT, OL16 5SR, OL16 5DS, OL16 5SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 5NE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL16 5NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 35.4% | 44.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 43.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 4.7% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 39.7% | 45.9% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.1% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 17% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 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.
In the area around OL16 5NE this area, 41.9% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 41.9% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 23.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 14.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.3% 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 | 7.9% | 15.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 14.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 44.5% | 47.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 44.6% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 1.8% | -9.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 29.3% | 17.3% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -64.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 69.3% | 53.6% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 29.8% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 24.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 53.9% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.9% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 9.7% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 16% | 46.2% | -30.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 66.1% | 6.5% | 59.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bilberry 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 fallen by about -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Bilberry Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2011-01-07 | £107,095 |
| 118 Bilberry Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2006-11-24 | £108,624 |
| 118 Bilberry Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2004-09-17 | £85,195 |
| 120 Bilberry Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2003-07-25 | £69,455 |
| 122 Bilberry Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £19,450 | 1996-02-22 | £103,960 |
OL16 5NE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 5NE 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 | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 34 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,115 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,156 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 | 1,468 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Training Association | Rochdale Training Association, Fishwick Street | 169 yd | |
| Sweet Stop Rochdale | 119 Milnrow Road | 308 yd | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East | 509 yd | |
| Castle Cafe | Castle Cafe Castle Works, 14 Hill Street | 658 yd | |
| Amelia Cafe | 39-41 Maclure Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 59 Oldham Road | 568 yd | |
| Rochdale Masonic Buildings | 1 Richard Street | 638 yd | |
| Wellfield Working Mens Club | 1 Prince Street | 676 yd | |
| Cask & Feather | 1 Oldham Road | 701 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 1-3 Well I' Th' Lane | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tandoori | 139 Milnrow Road | 338 yd | |
| Yum Yum Chicken & Kebab | 147 Milnrow Road | 338 yd | |
| Keshnap | 135 Milnrow Road | 338 yd | |
| Khans | 143 Milnrow Road | 338 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 111 Milnrow Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 285 Kingsway | 654 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 883 yd | |
| Iceland | Queensway Centre, Well I' Th' Lane | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deeplish Primary Academy DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Lower Place KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 924 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 | 944 yd |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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.