The postcode OL16 2UJ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 1996 and is an active postcode. OL16 2UJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 2UJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 2UJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to OL16 2UJ is Dobfield Road which is centered 79 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Firgrove Avenue and is 447 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.21 km away at Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 1.44 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 2UJ (for ages 11 and under) is Belfield Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020.
The local pub for residents of OL16 2UJ is Firgrove Working Mens Club and is 686 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on July 25, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Deli Krunch and is 531 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL16 2UJ 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 2UJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 2UJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 2UJ
| Introduction | June 1996 |
| 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 2UJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 553 m |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 1.15 km |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.19 km | |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.19 km | |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 4, 2009) | 1.63 km |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 1.8 km |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.82 km | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 14, 2022) | 1.91 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 2.01 km | |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 2.09 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 2UJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 20, 2019 | 457 m | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2020 | 482 m | |
| Belfield News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2021 | 513 m | |
| Deli Krunch | Awaiting Inspection | 531 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 531 m | |
| Indialicious | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 531 m | |
| Belfield Childrens Surestart Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 13, 2018 | 553 m | |
| Belfield Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 553 m | |
| S.T.S. Respite | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2021 | 553 m | |
| Saxon Hall Study Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2021 | 553 m | |
| Mr Fries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2021 | 570 m | |
| Harry's Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 27, 2020 | 614 m | |
| Belfield Pharmacy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2019 | 643 m | |
| Xing Li | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 3, 2020 | 683 m | |
| Firgrove Working Mens Club | Exempt July 25, 2021 | 686 m | |
| Petrus Community | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2021 | 703 m | |
| The Sweet Spot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2020 | 740 m | |
| Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2020 | 806 m | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2018 | 806 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2020 | 806 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 2UJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Firgrove Avenue | 447 m | |
| Bellshill Crescent | 458 m | |
| Firgrove Avenue | 464 m | |
| Samson Street | 512 m | |
| Reservoir Street | 554 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 2.07 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 2.07 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 2.21 km | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.21 km | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.21 km | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.21 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 1.44 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 1.45 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.34 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.12 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.15 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 2UJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Belfield Community Woodland | 752 m | |
| Owl Hill | 951 m | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 1.67 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 1.82 km | |
| Annis Hill | 2 km | |
| Brown Brow Hill | 2 km | |
| Low House Fold | 2.01 km | |
| Buckley Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Hollingworth Lake | 2.1 km | |
| Turnough Hill | 2.18 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Starring Hill | 2.47 km | |
| Rydings Dam | 2.58 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.6 km | |
| Cliffe Plantation | 2.65 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL16 2UJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.62227500 |
| Longitude | -2.12481200 |
| OS Easting | 391842 |
| OS Northing | 0413978 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Smallbridge and Firgrove |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005321 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 012D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |