The postcode OL16 3EQ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 3EQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 3EQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 3EQ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to OL16 3EQ is Gorse Road which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Smith Hill and is 84 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 518 m away at Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 2.48 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 3EQ (for ages 11 and under) is Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 11, 2018.
The local pub for residents of OL16 3EQ is Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows and is 288 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 17, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jus-Deserts and is 276 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 27, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 56 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL16 3EQ 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 3EQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 3EQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 3EQ
| 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 3EQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 218 m |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 319 m | |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 411 m |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 724 m | |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.06 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 2.27 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.29 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 4, 2009) | 2.54 km |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.59 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 2.86 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 2.86 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 2.89 km |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.9 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 2.91 km | |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 2.97 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 3 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 3.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 3EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoppe | Exempt November 21, 2020 | 204 m | |
| Auntie Irene's Pantry @ St James Church | Awaiting Inspection | 218 m | |
| Milnrow Parish C of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 218 m | |
| Antonella's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 224 m | |
| Jus-Deserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 276 m | |
| Occasionally Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 276 m | |
| Rebecca's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 276 m | |
| River Beal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 276 m | |
| Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2021 | 288 m | |
| Milnrow Mini Market | Awaiting Inspection | 310 m | |
| Coffee Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 311 m | |
| Holingworth Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 319 m | |
| Bon Appetit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 331 m | |
| Milnrow Post Office & News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 331 m | |
| Pizzeria Capri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 331 m | |
| R Butterworth & Sons Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 331 m | |
| Davids | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 28, 2021 | 376 m | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 376 m | |
| The Co operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 376 m | |
| The North Coffee Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 376 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 3EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Smith Hill | 84 m | |
| Smith Hill | 97 m | |
| Smith Hill | 127 m | |
| Smith Hill | 135 m | |
| Pennine Drive | 138 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 3.15 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 3.29 km | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 3.37 km | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 518 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 522 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 524 m | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.48 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.49 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 3.15 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.45 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.47 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.79 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 3EQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Cliffe Plantation | 940 m | |
| Annis Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Low House Fold | 1.27 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 1.43 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 1.52 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 1.73 km | |
| Owl Hill | 1.86 km | |
| Turnough Hill | 1.88 km | |
| Dick Hill | 1.98 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.04 km |
| Jep Wood | 2.05 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 2.15 km | |
| Hollingworth Lake | 2.2 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL16 3EQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 59.8 Mbps | 56 Mbps | 79.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.1 Mbps | 15.3 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 59 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL16 3EQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.61142600 |
| Longitude | -2.10635500 |
| OS Easting | 393061 |
| OS Northing | 0412769 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Milnrow and Newhey |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Milnrow BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005329 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 014C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |