OL16 — ROCHDALE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in OL16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL16 is £242,523, which is 37% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL16 cost 15.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL16 have fallen 5.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£339,969	187
Semi-detached	£192,566	453
Terraced	£144,578	497
Flat	£118,322	42
All types	£242,523	1275

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in OL16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in OL16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL16 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lowerplace Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Belfield Community School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Newhey Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hamer Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,560

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL16 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL16 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

OL16 — ROCHDALE

Area Summary

OL16 (ROCHDALE) offers affordable property prices (£242,523, 15% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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LITTLEBOROUGH

£243K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in OL16?

The average house price in OL16 (ROCHDALE) is £242,523, based on 1275 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.4% over the past year.

Is OL16 a safe area to live?

Crime in OL16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in OL16?

There are 18 schools in or near OL16. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in OL16?

Council tax in OL16 is collected by Oldham. The Band D rate is £2,220 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in OL16?

The average broadband download speed in OL16 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in OL16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in OL16 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,560.