The postcode OL16 3WL is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in July 1995 and terminated in December 1995.OL16 3WL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
OL16 3WL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 3WL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to OL16 3WL is Roads Ford Avenue which is centered 58 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kiln Lane and is 254 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 759 m away at Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Smithy Bridge Rail Station, 2 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 3WL (for ages 11 and under) is Moorhouse Academy.
The local pub for residents of OL16 3WL is Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows and is 358 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 17, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chop Suey Bar and is 387 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 19, 2021.
Policing for OL16 3WL 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 3WL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 3WL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 3WL
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| Termination | December 1995 |
| 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 3WL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 389 m | |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 453 m |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 492 m |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 926 m | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.85 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.1 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 4, 2009) | 2.11 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 2.23 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 2.23 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 2.28 km | |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.35 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.38 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 2.49 km |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 2.54 km |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 2.62 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 14, 2022) | 2.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 3WL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydens Kitchen at The Gallows | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2021 | 358 m | |
| Chop Suey Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2021 | 387 m | |
| Moorhouse Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2021 | 389 m | |
| Moorhouse Surestart Childrens Centre | Exempt February 12, 2020 | 389 m | |
| Oaklands House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 5, 2020 | 400 m | |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2018 | 457 m | |
| Omar Sharif's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2020 | 457 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 457 m | |
| Bellavista Ristorante | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2020 | 459 m | |
| Auntie Irene's Pantry @ St James Church | Awaiting Inspection | 492 m | |
| Milnrow Parish C of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 492 m | |
| Davids | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 28, 2021 | 552 m | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 552 m | |
| The Co operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 552 m | |
| The North Coffee Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 552 m | |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Milnrow) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 556 m | |
| Crown & Shuttle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 581 m | |
| Antonella's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 592 m | |
| Jus-Deserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 644 m | |
| Occasionally Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 644 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 3WL - Data from Apr 2022
| Kiln Lane | 254 m | |
| Kiln Lane | 270 m | |
| Silver Hill | 314 m | |
| Silver Hill | 326 m | |
| Moorhouse Fold | 360 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 2.74 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 2.77 km | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 2.83 km | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 759 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 790 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 793 m | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.01 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.75 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.67 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.69 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 3WL - Data from Dec 2021
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 1.29 km | |
| Annis Hill | 1.36 km | |
| Low House Fold | 1.37 km | |
| Owl Hill | 1.37 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 1.43 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.55 km | |
| Cliffe Plantation | 1.56 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Turnough Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Hollingworth Lake | 2.01 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 2.07 km | |
| Brown Brow Hill | 2.31 km | |
| Dick Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.52 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.61529400 |
| Longitude | -2.11333300 |
| OS Easting | 392600 |
| OS Northing | 0413200 |
| 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 | E33005329 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 014A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |