The postcode OL16 3LS is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. OL16 3LS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL16 3LS 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 3LS as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to OL16 3LS is Equitable Street which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Road and is 127 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 106 m away at Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 2.69 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 3LS (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 3LS is Milnrow Working Mens Club and is 243 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 10, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jus-Deserts and is 143 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 27, 2020.
Policing for OL16 3LS 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 3LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 3LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 3LS
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| 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 3LS - 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) | 283 m |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 441 m | |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 545 m | |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 741 m |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.89 km | |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.9 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.95 km |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.21 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 2.49 km |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 2.62 km |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.73 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 2.78 km |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 4, 2009) | 2.79 km |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2019) | 2.79 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 2.82 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 2.82 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 3LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 136 m | |
| Jus-Deserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 143 m | |
| Occasionally Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 143 m | |
| Rebecca's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 143 m | |
| River Beal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 143 m | |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Milnrow) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 148 m | |
| Davids | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 28, 2021 | 148 m | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 148 m | |
| The Co operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 148 m | |
| The North Coffee Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 148 m | |
| Bon Appetit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 180 m | |
| Milnrow Post Office & News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 180 m | |
| Pizzeria Capri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 180 m | |
| R Butterworth & Sons Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 180 m | |
| Milnrow Mini Market | Awaiting Inspection | 202 m | |
| Antonella's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 204 m | |
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 205 m | |
| Rowlands Pharmacy | Exempt June 1, 2021 | 212 m | |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2018 | 243 m | |
| Omar Sharif's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2020 | 243 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 3LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Road | 127 m | |
| Station Road | 160 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 206 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 230 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 268 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 2.82 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 3.03 km | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 3.14 km | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 106 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 113 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 119 m | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.69 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.7 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.82 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.08 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.11 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 3LS - Data from Dec 2021
| Cliffe Plantation | 1.01 km | |
| Annis Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Low House Fold | 1.68 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 1.79 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 1.9 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 2 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Jep Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Owl Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 2.14 km | |
| Turnough Hill | 2.27 km | |
| Dick Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Ley Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.39 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.60912100 |
| Longitude | -2.11135200 |
| OS Easting | 392730 |
| OS Northing | 0412513 |
| 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 |