Postcode OL16 1AP (Rochdale)

Map showing OL16 1AP and nearby postcodes

The postcode OL16 1AP is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 1AP is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

OL16 1AP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of OL16 1AP as Ethnicity central > Ethnic dynamics > Constrained neighbourhoods.

The closest road name to OL16 1AP is St Mary's Gate which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St Mary's Gate and is 67 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 284 m away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 1.02 km away.

The closest primary school to OL16 1AP (for ages 11 and under) is Broadfield Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 15, 2020.

Policing for OL16 1AP is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL16 1AP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to OL16 1AP, and the approximate distance away.

St Mary's Gate 26 m
Toad Lane 34 m
Hunter's Lane 61 m
Howard Place 90 m
Reed Hill 128 m
High Street 133 m
Waterhouse Street 147 m
School Street 147 m
Cheetham Street 175 m
Toad Lane 179 m
Bell Street 186 m
The Butts Avenue 190 m
Samuel Ashworth Street 194 m
Newgate 197 m
New Buildings Place 208 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode OL16 1AP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL16 1AP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rochdale Sixth Form College Outstanding
(March 8, 2013)
467 m
Broadfield Community Primary School Requires improvement
(January 15, 2020)
537 m
Brownhill School Good
(January 31, 2017)
593 m
Rochdale Islamic Academy Good
(June 22, 2017)
754 m
Spotland Primary School Good
(January 10, 2019)
811 m
Greenbank Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
881 m
Rochdale Islamic Academy Good
(July 1, 2021)
881 m
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Good
(November 11, 2021)
952 m
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School 973 m
Falinge Park High School Good
(February 1, 2018)
995 m
Beech House School 998 m
Heybrook Primary School Good
(March 7, 2018)
1.12 km
All Saints Church of England Primary School Good
(February 21, 2020)
1.19 km
Deeplish Primary Academy Good
(February 19, 2020)
1.35 km
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
1.45 km
Brimrod Community Primary School Good
(March 26, 2019)
1.67 km
Shawclough Community Primary School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.7 km
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy 1.71 km
Healey Foundation Primary School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.72 km
Belfield Community School Good
(February 12, 2020)
1.75 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 1AP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
British Red Cross Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 13, 2020
60 m
Browns Handcrafted Cakes Retailers - other Exempt
May 6, 2021
60 m
B and M Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 5, 2019
94 m
Crawshaws Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
September 13, 2021
117 m
Jaybee Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 10, 2021
117 m
Russells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 22, 2021
117 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
118 m
Card Factory Retailers - other Exempt
May 8, 2019
124 m
Clinton Cards Retailers - other Exempt
March 24, 2022
124 m
Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2018
124 m
Fresh Prep Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
124 m
Greggs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 6, 2021
124 m
Holland and Barrett Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 30, 2021
124 m
Savers Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
124 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 2, 2019
144 m
Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
August 5, 2021
144 m
JD Sports Gym Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 11, 2020
144 m
Poundland Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2020
144 m
Admiral Casino Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
148 m
M& H Tobacconists Retailers - other Exempt
February 15, 2019
148 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 1AP - Data from Apr 2022

St Mary's Gate Bus Stop/Station 67 m
Holland Street Bus Stop/Station 172 m
St Mary's Gate Bus Stop/Station 184 m
The Esplanade Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Holland Street Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Rochdale - Yorkshire Street Taxi Rank 232 m
Rochdale - The Butts Taxi Rank 243 m
Rochdale - Smith Street Taxi Rank 323 m
Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 284 m
Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 302 m
Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 303 m
Rochdale Rail Station Rail 1.02 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.22 km
Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 3.27 km
Terminal Two Access Air 29.07 km
Terminal Two Access Air 29.1 km
Terminal One Access Air 29.47 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 1AP - Data from Dec 2021

Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 907 m
Foot Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Mean Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Hollows Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Belfield Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Marland Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Buckley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Brotherod Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Hey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Redfearn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Lousy Hillock Hill Or Mountain 2.6 km
Gandy Brow Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Lythe Slack Valley 2.62 km
Healey Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
White Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.71 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.61891800
Longitude -2.15911900
OS Easting 389572
OS Northing 0413609
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
31
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Rochdale
Electoral Ward Central Rochdale
Local Authority District Rochdale
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Manchester
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000005
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale
Cancer Alliance Greater Manchester
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic dynamics
Subgroup: Constrained neighbourhoods
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Rochdale BUASD
Workplace Zone E33002561
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Rochdale 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Rochdale 010C
Output Area / Small Area 3C1