The postcode OL16 2BZ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1983.OL16 2BZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL16 2BZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 2BZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL16 2BZ is Evens Close which is centered 52 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Elliot Street and is 175 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 429 m away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 1.09 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 2BZ (for ages 11 and under) is Heybrook Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 7, 2018.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Al Salam Mini Market and is 165 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on August 25, 2021.
Policing for OL16 2BZ 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 2BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 2BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 2BZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1983 |
| 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 2BZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 637 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 681 m |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 750 m | |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 856 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 856 m |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 863 m |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 933 m |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 971 m |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.02 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.12 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.26 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 1.26 km |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 1.33 km |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Beech House School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.44 km | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 2BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heybrook Nursery | Exempt December 9, 2019 | 107 m | |
| Arif Cash And Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2021 | 114 m | |
| Jalalia Jame Mosque | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 142 m | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Al Salam Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement August 25, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Communitea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 7, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Flava Zone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Hungryll | Awaiting Inspection | 165 m | |
| Madina Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 15, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Mangla Curry House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 14, 2022 | 165 m | |
| TMC Halal Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement August 7, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Watan Cash & Carry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 7, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Harrys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 27, 2020 | 170 m | |
| Pizza Pan Express | Awaiting Inspection | 170 m | |
| Ali's Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2022 | 199 m | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2022 | 199 m | |
| Chester's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2021 | 199 m | |
| Deli Ice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement May 10, 2021 | 199 m | |
| Gainz Supplements | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 199 m | |
| Hunger Games | Awaiting Inspection | 199 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 2BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Elliot Street | 175 m | |
| Leisure Centre | 177 m | |
| John Street | 199 m | |
| Regent Street | 201 m | |
| Trafalgar Street | 212 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 403 m | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 445 m | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 572 m | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 429 m | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 467 m | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 467 m | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.83 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.84 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.33 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.36 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 2BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Belfield Community Woodland | 936 m | |
| Castle Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Foot Wood | 1.58 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Mean Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Buckley Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Hey Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 2.54 km | |
| Owl Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 2.57 km |
| Rydings Dam | 2.6 km | |
| Marland Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Brotherod Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 2.77 km | |
| White Hill | 2.87 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.61974800 |
| Longitude | -2.14962800 |
| OS Easting | 390200 |
| OS Northing | 0413700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Greater Manchester |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33005291 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 008D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |