The postcode OL16 4LJ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 4LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 4LJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 4LJ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to OL16 4LJ is Whitebeam Close which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sycamore Avenue and is 137 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 635 m away at Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 3.48 km away.
The closest primary school to OL16 4LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Newhey Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 2, 2021. 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 4LJ is Free Trade Tavern and is 492 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 2, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from New China City and is 515 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 30, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 69.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.7 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL16 4LJ 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 4LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 4LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 4LJ
| 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 4LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 153 m |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 819 m |
| Hollingworth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.08 km | |
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Rushcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.71 km | |
| Crossgates Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 1.96 km |
| Beal Vale Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.08 km | |
| East Crompton St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.19 km |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 2.29 km |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.29 km | |
| Buckstones Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 28, 2014) | 2.32 km |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2019) | 2.47 km |
| East Crompton St George's CofE School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 2.47 km |
| Thornham St James CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.47 km |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 2.48 km |
| Crompton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 2.49 km |
| Farrowdale House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Ellenroad Trust Ltd | Exempt February 2, 2020 | 271 m | |
| Abracadabra Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 359 m | |
| Free Trade Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2022 | 492 m | |
| The John Milne | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 492 m | |
| Newhey Butchers & Sandwich Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 14, 2021 | 510 m | |
| New China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 515 m | |
| Suzi Q's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 5, 2021 | 515 m | |
| Char Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2021 | 533 m | |
| Village Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 30, 2021 | 533 m | |
| Newhey Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 21, 2021 | 567 m | |
| Body Matters 11 Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 687 m | |
| Ladyhouse Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 723 m | |
| Slip Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 734 m | |
| Milnrow Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2019 | 806 m | |
| Channings Early Years School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 818 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 819 m | |
| Tommy's Childcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 819 m | |
| Newhey Manor Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 828 m | |
| Loud Kids Studio | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 848 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 4LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Sycamore Avenue | 137 m | |
| Sycamore Avenue | 146 m | |
| Bentgate Street | 200 m | |
| Bentgate Street | 203 m | |
| Bentgate Street | 287 m | |
| Shaw - Farrow Street | 2.63 km | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 3.47 km | |
| Royton - Spring Garden Street | 3.77 km | |
| Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | 635 m | |
| Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | 693 m | |
| Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) | 712 m | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 3.48 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.85 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.86 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.22 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.24 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 28.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 4LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Cliffe Plantation | 747 m | |
| Jep Wood | 1.08 km | |
| Ley Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Lane Bottom | Valley | 2.21 km |
| Ogden Reservoir | 2.37 km | |
| Rag Hole Clough | Valley | 2.43 km |
| Annis Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Low House Fold | 2.48 km | |
| Tunshill Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Dick Hill | 2.64 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.66 km | |
| Roadfield Wood | 2.71 km | |
| Wicken Hall Clough | Valley | 2.71 km |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 2.76 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 2.83 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL16 4LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 61.7 Mbps | 69.8 Mbps | 159.93 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 17.7 Mbps | 29.96 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 75.7 | 19.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL16 4LJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.59903300 |
| Longitude | -2.10496400 |
| OS Easting | 393151 |
| OS Northing | 0411390 |
| 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: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Newhey BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005326 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 013C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |