The postcode OL16 3LQ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 3LQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL16 3LQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 3LQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to OL16 3LQ is Harbour Lane North which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Tim Bobbin and is 131 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 166 m away at Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 2.61 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 3LQ (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 3LQ is Milnrow Working Mens Club and is 165 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 10, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Davids and is 125 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on July 28, 2021.
Policing for OL16 3LQ 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 3LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 3LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 3LQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 3LQ - 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) | 305 m |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 390 m | |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 591 m | |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 742 m |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.78 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.79 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.79 km | |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.09 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 2.4 km |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 2.48 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 2.67 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 2.67 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.7 km |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 4, 2009) | 2.71 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 2.74 km | |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2019) | 2.77 km |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 2.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 3LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 82 m | |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Milnrow) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 94 m | |
| Davids | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 28, 2021 | 125 m | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 125 m | |
| The Co operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 125 m | |
| The North Coffee Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 125 m | |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2018 | 165 m | |
| Omar Sharif's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2020 | 165 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 165 m | |
| Chop Suey Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2021 | 241 m | |
| Jus-Deserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 249 m | |
| Occasionally Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 249 m | |
| Rebecca's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 249 m | |
| River Beal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 249 m | |
| Antonella's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 278 m | |
| Coffee Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 282 m | |
| Auntie Irene's Pantry @ St James Church | Awaiting Inspection | 305 m | |
| Milnrow Parish C of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 305 m | |
| Bon Appetit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 337 m | |
| Milnrow Post Office & News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 337 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 3LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Tim Bobbin | 131 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 143 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 166 m | |
| Bridge Street | 235 m | |
| Station Road | 250 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 2.68 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 2.87 km | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 2.98 km | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 166 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 194 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 207 m | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.61 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.61 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.68 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.11 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.13 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 3LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Cliffe Plantation | 1.17 km | |
| Annis Hill | 1.71 km | |
| Low House Fold | 1.72 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 1.78 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.84 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 1.9 km | |
| Owl Hill | 1.97 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Jep Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 2.23 km | |
| Turnough Hill | 2.28 km | |
| Dick Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.52 km |
| Hollingworth Lake | 2.54 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.60988300 |
| Longitude | -2.11344000 |
| OS Easting | 392592 |
| OS Northing | 0412598 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Milnrow BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002601 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |