The postcode OL16 2LU is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 2LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 2LU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 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 2LU as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL16 2LU is Hamer Lane which is centered 80 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Entwisle Road and is 78 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 994 m away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 1.61 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 2LU (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 Red Roosters and is 91 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 7, 2020.
Policing for OL16 2LU 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 2LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 2LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 2LU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 199 m |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 606 m | |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 667 m |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 699 m |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 699 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 738 m |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 767 m |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 857 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 857 m |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 877 m | |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.43 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.57 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.66 km |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.66 km |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 2LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hench Supplements | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2021 | 74 m | |
| Red Roosters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 7, 2020 | 91 m | |
| Shakesy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2021 | 91 m | |
| Butts News | Exempt July 21, 2019 | 133 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt March 30, 2022 | 133 m | |
| Rajdhani Halal Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 7, 2019 | 133 m | |
| Subhaan Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2020 | 133 m | |
| Heybrook Primary and Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2021 | 199 m | |
| Little Gems Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 206 m | |
| MJKZ Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 206 m | |
| Seeros Daycare Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 206 m | |
| Shoaib Grocers | Exempt July 21, 2019 | 215 m | |
| Daily Produce Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2021 | 215 m | |
| Cookies & Creme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2021 | 238 m | |
| G C Gusturi Romanesti Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 238 m | |
| Mobs Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2022 | 238 m | |
| Shop Easy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 21, 2019 | 238 m | |
| Bargain Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 1, 2021 | 327 m | |
| Buttys 2 go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 16, 2021 | 327 m | |
| Flames | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 16, 2021 | 327 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 2LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Entwisle Road | 78 m | |
| Entwisle Road | 117 m | |
| Belfield Road | 120 m | |
| Belfield Road | 122 m | |
| Entwistle Road | 172 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 920 m | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.01 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.13 km | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 994 m | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.03 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.03 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 1.61 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.29 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.29 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.85 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.87 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 2LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Belfield Community Woodland | 674 m | |
| Buckley Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Foot Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Mean Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Owl Hill | 2.05 km | |
| Rydings Dam | 2.15 km | |
| Hey Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 2.24 km | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 2.29 km |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 2.49 km | |
| White Hill | 2.76 km | |
| Starring Hill | 2.79 km | |
| Birch Hill | 2.85 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.62349200 |
| Longitude | -2.14375800 |
| OS Easting | 390589 |
| OS Northing | 0414114 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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 | E33005292 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 008G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |