The postcode OL16 5QA is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL16 5QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL16 5QA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 5QA as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Pakistani communities.
The closest road name to OL16 5QA is Mcnaught Street which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Moss Street and is 392 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 573 m away at Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 773 m away.
The closest primary school to OL16 5QA (for ages 11 and under) is St Peter's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 26, 2017.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Golden Tandoori and is 445 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 7, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL16 5QA 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 5QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL16 5QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL16 5QA
| 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 5QA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 342 m |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 588 m |
| Lowerplace Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 590 m |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 19, 2020) | 600 m |
| Kingsway Park High School | Academy | 11-16 | 692 m | |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 931 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.4 km |
| Beech House School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.51 km | |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.54 km |
| Moorhouse Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.7 km | |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 19, 2020) | 1.82 km |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.83 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.89 km |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.95 km | |
| Brimrod Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 1.99 km |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL16 5QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Health Care Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Getir UK Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2021 | 157 m | |
| Hanix Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2021 | 157 m | |
| Family Action Newbold FOOD Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2021 | 190 m | |
| Newbold Childrens Centre Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 190 m | |
| New Chunks Steak Box | Awaiting Inspection | 214 m | |
| Kandy Kitchen Creations Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2020 | 255 m | |
| Legacy Dance Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 14, 2021 | 255 m | |
| Oldham Vending Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 255 m | |
| SA Food Store | Exempt September 9, 2021 | 255 m | |
| Newbold General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 9, 2021 | 283 m | |
| Stamford House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 22, 2022 | 299 m | |
| Smash Sliders | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 11, 2022 | 310 m | |
| Rochdale Training Association | Exempt April 27, 2021 | 338 m | |
| St. Peter's C of E School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2021 | 342 m | |
| Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 360 m | |
| Moss Lodge Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 407 m | |
| Centrepoint Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 21, 2020 | 445 m | |
| Golden Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2021 | 445 m | |
| Keshnap | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Urgent Improvement August 20, 2021 | 445 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL16 5QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Moss Street | 392 m | |
| Stamford Street | 393 m | |
| Crawford Street | 401 m | |
| Crawford Street | 401 m | |
| Moss Street | 415 m | |
| Rochdale Railway Station | 768 m | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.19 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.27 km | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 573 m | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 608 m | |
| Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | 608 m | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 773 m | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.07 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 3.1 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.42 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.45 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 28.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL16 5QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.22 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.58 km | |
| Foot Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Mean Wood | 2.67 km | |
| Marland Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Owl Hill | 2.75 km | |
| Cliffe Plantation | 2.97 km | |
| Buckley Wood | 2.99 km | |
| Bib Knowl Plantation | 3.21 km | |
| Royle Hill | 3.33 km | |
| Annis Hill | 3.37 km | |
| Bib Knowl | 3.37 km | |
| Low House Fold | 3.38 km | |
| Hey Wood | 3.58 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL16 5QA - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.60973500 |
| Longitude | -2.14232200 |
| OS Easting | 390681 |
| OS Northing | 0412585 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Milkstone and Deeplish |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Pakistani communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33002604 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 015E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B2 |