The postcode OL16 2BU is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 2020 and is an active postcode. OL16 2BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 2BU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 2BU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL16 2BU is Arkwright Avenue which is centered 85 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Roch Street and is 232 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.32 km away at Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 1.89 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 2BU (for ages 11 and under) is Hamer Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 10, 2018.
The local pub for residents of OL16 2BU is Flower of the Valley and is 351 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 1, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Goodfillers and is 289 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 21, 2020.
Policing for OL16 2BU 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 2BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 2BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 2BU
| Introduction | December 2020 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL16 2BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 404 m |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 404 m |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 463 m |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 568 m | |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 594 m |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 759 m |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 832 m |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 868 m | |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.07 km |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.14 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 1.14 km |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.66 km |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.81 km |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.96 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 14, 2022) | 1.98 km |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 2BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Produce Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 284 m | |
| Goodfillers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 21, 2020 | 289 m | |
| Petrus Community | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2021 | 290 m | |
| Little Gems Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 305 m | |
| MJKZ Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 305 m | |
| Seeros Daycare Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 305 m | |
| Bargain Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Buttys 2 go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 16, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Flames | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 16, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Hamer Chop Suey Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2020 | 318 m | |
| Hamers Newsagents | Exempt December 22, 2018 | 318 m | |
| Nawab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 19, 2021 | 318 m | |
| Hamer Post Office | Exempt December 22, 2018 | 345 m | |
| Butts News | Exempt July 21, 2019 | 349 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt March 30, 2022 | 349 m | |
| Rajdhani Halal Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 7, 2019 | 349 m | |
| Subhaan Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2020 | 349 m | |
| Flower of the Valley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 1, 2021 | 351 m | |
| Harry's Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 27, 2020 | 358 m | |
| SM Cash and Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2020 | 380 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 2BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Roch Street | 232 m | |
| Roch Street | 236 m | |
| Beal Crescent | 252 m | |
| Beswicke Royds Street | 289 m | |
| Mayfield Street | 297 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 1.32 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.4 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.52 km | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.32 km | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.33 km | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.33 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 1.9 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 1.95 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.13 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.16 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 2BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Belfield Community Woodland | 619 m | |
| Buckley Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Owl Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Rydings Dam | 1.98 km | |
| Foot Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Hey Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 2.22 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 2.28 km |
| Castle Hill | 2.35 km | |
| Mean Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Starring Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 2.47 km | |
| Birch Hill | 2.53 km | |
| Brown Brow Hill | 2.55 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.62521500 |
| Longitude | -2.13853300 |
| OS Easting | 390935 |
| OS Northing | 0414305 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Kingsway |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005294 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 008B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |