The postcode OL16 1AZ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. OL16 1AZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL16 1AZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 1AZ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.
The closest road name to OL16 1AZ is Vicar's Gate which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rochdale Post Office and is 83 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 294 m away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 683 m away.
The closest primary school to OL16 1AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Broadfield Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 15, 2020.
The local pub for residents of OL16 1AZ is The Medicine Tap and is 118 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from HAVANA Burger and Shakes and is 186 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 19, 2021.
Policing for OL16 1AZ 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL16 1AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 1AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 1AZ
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL16 1AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 169 m |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 272 m |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 593 m |
| Beech House School | Independent school | 2-16 | 666 m | |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 945 m |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 992 m |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 1.02 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.31 km | |
| Brimrod Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean @ Number One Riverside | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2022 | 111 m | |
| The Medicine Tap | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 118 m | |
| Flying Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2021 | 125 m | |
| Ko Ko Kabana Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 125 m | |
| Quirky Catering @ The Flying Horse Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 125 m | |
| The Empire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 1, 2021 | 125 m | |
| Yates | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2021 | 139 m | |
| Candy Kabin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 4, 2019 | 165 m | |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 169 m | |
| Slice Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 182 m | |
| Ecig & Gadget Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 27, 2021 | 186 m | |
| Sayers the Bakers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2021 | 186 m | |
| The Roebuck Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 186 m | |
| HAVANA Burger and Shakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2021 | 186 m | |
| Hoochi Koochi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2021 | 186 m | |
| Mannerist | Awaiting Inspection | 186 m | |
| Rochdale Food Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2020 | 186 m | |
| Rochdale Post Office ( U A U Ltd) | Exempt July 22, 2021 | 186 m | |
| Park View Restaurant and Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 18, 2021 | 189 m | |
| Fair For All | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 21, 2020 | 190 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 1AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Rochdale Post Office | 83 m | |
| The Esplanade | 151 m | |
| St Mary's Gate | 198 m | |
| Rochdale Interchange | 301 m | |
| Rochdale Interchange | 307 m | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 226 m | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 345 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 469 m | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 294 m | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 322 m | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 323 m | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 683 m | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.87 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.92 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.71 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.73 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 1AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 606 m | |
| Foot Wood | 1.36 km | |
| Mean Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.65 km | |
| Marland Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Brotherod Wood | 2.55 km | |
| Buckley Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Redfearn Wood | 2.68 km | |
| Hey Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Stone Hill Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Gandy Brow Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Healey Hall Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 2.97 km | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 2.99 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.61556500 |
| Longitude | -2.15927200 |
| OS Easting | 389561 |
| OS Northing | 0413236 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Milkstone and Deeplish |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000005 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Established renting families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002571 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 010E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A1 |