The postcode OL16 5LF is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 5LF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 5LF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 5LF as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to OL16 5LF is Percy Street which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lonsdale Avenue and is 113 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 885 m away at Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 847 m away.
The closest primary school to OL16 5LF (for ages 11 and under) is Lowerplace Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 9, 2019.
The local pub for residents of OL16 5LF is Wellfield Working Mens Club and is 131 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 6, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cha Chas and is 235 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on February 23, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 111.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL16 5LF 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 5LF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 5LF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 5LF
| 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 5LF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 141 m |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 288 m |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 395 m | |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 526 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 589 m |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 859 m |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 990 m |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.35 km |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.39 km |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 19, 2020) | 1.45 km |
| Beech House School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.52 km | |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.7 km |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (February 6, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.84 km |
| Brimrod Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.92 km | |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 2.14 km |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 2.26 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 2.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 5LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Market | Exempt May 4, 2019 | 131 m | |
| Wellfield Working Mens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2021 | 131 m | |
| Channings Childcare T/A Kingsway | Awaiting Inspection | 134 m | |
| Fresh Kitchen @ Lowerplace Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2021 | 141 m | |
| Moss Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 165 m | |
| Lowerplace Liberal Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 26, 2019 | 202 m | |
| Wellfield News | Exempt November 21, 2020 | 202 m | |
| Cha Chas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 23, 2022 | 235 m | |
| Costcutters | Exempt May 4, 2019 | 235 m | |
| Jaans Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 7, 2022 | 235 m | |
| Jav's Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 10, 2020 | 235 m | |
| Kirans Spices | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 4, 2021 | 235 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt March 29, 2022 | 235 m | |
| Sign in Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2021 | 235 m | |
| The Perfect Sandwich | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2021 | 235 m | |
| Wells Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 235 m | |
| Kandy Kitchen Creations Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2020 | 260 m | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 14, 2021 | 260 m | |
| Oldham Vending Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 260 m | |
| SA Food Store | Exempt September 9, 2021 | 260 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 5LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Lonsdale Avenue | 113 m | |
| Lowerplace Primary School | 122 m | |
| Oldham Road | 209 m | |
| Prince Street | 216 m | |
| Kingsway | 246 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 848 m | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.49 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.54 km | |
| Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | 885 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | 921 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | 923 m | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 847 m | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.73 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 2.76 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 27.98 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 28.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 5LF - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.67 km | |
| Marland Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Foot Wood | 2.85 km | |
| Mean Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Royle Hill | 2.93 km | |
| Cliffe Plantation | 3.01 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 3.01 km | |
| Owl Hill | 3.14 km | |
| Tandle Hill | 3.37 km | |
| Oozewood Clough | Valley | 3.39 km |
| Buckley Wood | 3.43 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 3.52 km | |
| Gerrard Wood | 3.53 km | |
| Annis Hill | 3.63 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL16 5LF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 69.3 Mbps | 111.3 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 15.1 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.3 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 29 | 11 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 85.8 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for OL16 5LF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.60576900 |
| Longitude | -2.14368400 |
| OS Easting | 390590 |
| OS Northing | 0412144 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Kingsway |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005320 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |