The postcode OL16 3FA is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1995 and terminated in December 1996.OL16 3FA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL16 3FA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.3 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 3FA as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to OL16 3FA is Humber Road which is centered 140 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hollingworth High School and is 196 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 720 m away at Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 2.72 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 3FA (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 closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Crompton House Church of England Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 9, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of OL16 3FA is Waggon Inn and is 369 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 30, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fireaway Rochdale and is 495 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 24, 2020.
Policing for OL16 3FA 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 3FA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 3FA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 3FA
| Introduction | December 1995 |
| Termination | December 1996 |
| 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 3FA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 266 m | |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 583 m |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 676 m |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.09 km | |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 2.14 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.43 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.56 km | |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 2.58 km |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.69 km |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 4, 2009) | 2.76 km |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.88 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 2.94 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 3.15 km |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 3.19 km |
| Beal Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.2 km | |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 3.23 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 3.23 km |
| Buckstones Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 28, 2014) | 3.23 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 3FA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holingworth Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 266 m | |
| Milnrow Pre-School Playgroup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2021 | 335 m | |
| Waggon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 369 m | |
| The Shoppe | Exempt November 21, 2020 | 385 m | |
| Butterworth Hall Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2018 | 424 m | |
| Moon Spinners | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 465 m | |
| Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2018 | 465 m | |
| Subway @ BP Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2021 | 465 m | |
| Milnrow Mini Market | Awaiting Inspection | 483 m | |
| Fireaway Rochdale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2020 | 495 m | |
| Milnrow Service Station | Exempt December 1, 2019 | 495 m | |
| Pennine News | Exempt March 29, 2022 | 495 m | |
| White Tail Fish and Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 495 m | |
| Loud Kids Studio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 500 m | |
| The Grid VR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 11, 2020 | 500 m | |
| Northern Pie Company | Awaiting Inspection | 500 m | |
| Tarn Replenished | Awaiting Inspection | 500 m | |
| Bon Appetit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 509 m | |
| Milnrow Post Office & News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 509 m | |
| Pizzeria Capri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 509 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 3FA - Data from Apr 2022
| Hollingworth High School | 196 m | |
| Pennine Drive | 259 m | |
| Pennine Drive | 275 m | |
| Cornfield Street | 308 m | |
| Cornfield Street | 312 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 3.48 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 3.65 km | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 3.75 km | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 720 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 743 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 748 m | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.72 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.73 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 3.49 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.43 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.45 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 3FA - Data from Dec 2021
| Cliffe Plantation | 637 m | |
| Annis Hill | 1.25 km | |
| Low House Fold | 1.26 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.52 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 1.59 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 1.72 km |
| Dick Hill | 1.72 km | |
| Jep Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Turnough Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Ogden Reservoir | 1.9 km | |
| Lane Bottom | Valley | 1.95 km |
| Ley Wood | 2.02 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.60991200 |
| Longitude | -2.10122700 |
| OS Easting | 393400 |
| OS Northing | 0412600 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Milnrow BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005330 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 014B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |