The postcode OL16 4AR is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. OL16 4AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 4AR 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 4AR as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.
The closest road name to OL16 4AR is Shepherds Way which is centered 22 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodlands Road and is 255 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 123 m away at Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 2.64 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 4AR (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 4AR is Milnrow Cricket Club and is 351 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Davids and is 347 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on July 28, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 44.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL16 4AR 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 4AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 4AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 4AR
| Introduction | June 2000 |
| 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 4AR - 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) | 519 m |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 581 m | |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 643 m | |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 975 m |
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.15 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.66 km | |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.93 km |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.98 km |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 2.25 km |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 2.42 km |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2019) | 2.54 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 2.62 km |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.64 km |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 2.8 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.82 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 2.84 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 2.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 4AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 194 m | |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Milnrow) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 325 m | |
| Davids | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 28, 2021 | 347 m | |
| Milnrow Balti Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 347 m | |
| The Co operative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 347 m | |
| The North Coffee Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 347 m | |
| Milnrow Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2019 | 351 m | |
| Coffee Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 372 m | |
| Rowlands Pharmacy | Exempt June 1, 2021 | 374 m | |
| Bon Appetit | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2022 | 389 m | |
| Milnrow Post Office & News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 389 m | |
| Pizzeria Capri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 389 m | |
| R Butterworth & Sons Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 6, 2021 | 389 m | |
| Jus-Deserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 394 m | |
| Occasionally Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2021 | 394 m | |
| Rebecca's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2021 | 394 m | |
| River Beal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 394 m | |
| Milnrow Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2018 | 414 m | |
| Omar Sharif's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2020 | 414 m | |
| Tim Bobbin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2020 | 414 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 4AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodlands Road | 255 m | |
| Woodlands Road | 268 m | |
| Woodlands Road | 298 m | |
| Woodlands Road | 302 m | |
| Harbour Lane | 310 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 2.64 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 2.9 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 3.02 km | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 123 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 145 m | |
| Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink) | 146 m | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.64 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.85 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.86 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.86 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.88 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 29.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 4AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Cliffe Plantation | 1.12 km | |
| Annis Hill | 1.92 km | |
| Low House Fold | 1.93 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.96 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 2.02 km | |
| Jep Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 2.13 km | |
| Owl Hill | 2.22 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 2.38 km | |
| Ley Wood | 2.43 km | |
| Turnough Hill | 2.51 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.61 km |
| Dick Hill | 2.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL16 4AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 44.6 Mbps | 63.35 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.1 Mbps | 19.81 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | 44.7 | 11.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL16 4AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.60768000 |
| Longitude | -2.11426500 |
| OS Easting | 392537 |
| OS Northing | 0412353 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Milnrow BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005322 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A2 |