The postcode OL16 3NU is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 3NU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 3NU 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 3NU as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Deprived blue-collar terraces.
The closest road name to OL16 3NU is Charles Lane which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cornfield Street and is 72 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 390 m away at Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 2.85 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 3NU (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 3NU is Waggon Inn and is 140 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 136 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 24, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL16 3NU 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 3NU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 3NU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 3NU
| 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 3NU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 101 m | |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 460 m |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 789 m |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 910 m | |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 930 m |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.22 km | |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 2.26 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.31 km |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.52 km |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.55 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 2.68 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 2.8 km |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 4, 2009) | 2.92 km |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 2.95 km |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2019) | 2.97 km |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 2.99 km |
| Beal Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.05 km | |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 3.16 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 3NU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Pre-School Playgroup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2021 | 81 m | |
| Holingworth Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 101 m | |
| Butterworth Hall Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2018 | 105 m | |
| Fireaway Rochdale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2020 | 136 m | |
| Milnrow Service Station | Exempt December 1, 2019 | 136 m | |
| Pennine News | Exempt March 29, 2022 | 136 m | |
| White Tail Fish and Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Waggon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 140 m | |
| Moon Spinners | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 155 m | |
| Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2018 | 155 m | |
| Subway @ BP Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2021 | 155 m | |
| Loud Kids Studio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 165 m | |
| The Grid VR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 11, 2020 | 165 m | |
| Northern Pie Company | Awaiting Inspection | 165 m | |
| Tarn Replenished | Awaiting Inspection | 165 m | |
| Rowlands Pharmacy | Exempt June 1, 2021 | 195 m | |
| The Shoppe | Exempt November 21, 2020 | 197 m | |
| Milnrow Mini Market | Awaiting Inspection | 197 m | |
| Bon Appetit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 214 m | |
| Milnrow Post Office & News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 214 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 3NU - Data from Apr 2022
| Cornfield Street | 72 m | |
| Cornfield Street | 86 m | |
| Milnrow Precinct | 98 m | |
| Milnrow Precinct | 118 m | |
| Moorland Avenue | 162 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 3.2 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 3.42 km | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 3.53 km | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 390 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 420 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 422 m | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.85 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.87 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 3.2 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.12 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.14 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 3NU - Data from Dec 2021
| Cliffe Plantation | 632 m | |
| Annis Hill | 1.56 km | |
| Low House Fold | 1.57 km | |
| Jep Wood | 1.72 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 1.78 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 1.86 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 1.87 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.88 km | |
| Ley Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.04 km |
| Dick Hill | 2.08 km | |
| Ogden Reservoir | 2.19 km | |
| Lane Bottom | Valley | 2.19 km |
| Turnough Hill | 2.19 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL16 3NU - 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 | 53.60804700 |
| Longitude | -2.10571200 |
| OS Easting | 393103 |
| OS Northing | 0412393 |
| 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: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Deprived blue-collar terraces |
| 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 | 8B1 |