Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Rochdale: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around OL16 2NU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 25 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 42 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
28GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26 GP, 2 hospitals, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HMP BUCKLEY HALL — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 13.4 ha total
- largest park 6.7 ha (0.44 mi away)
Nearest: Allotments (0.18 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
30shops & libraries
- 22 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Iceland, Tesco, Farmfoods…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Spar Rochdale — 0.6 mi
In Rochdale, 86% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (95% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Rochdale, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near OL16 2NU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in OL16.
Average sold price by property type across the OL16 district, 2021–2026.
About OL16 2NU
OL16 2NU scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Spar Rochdale 0.6 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL16 2NU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,000 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HMP BUCKLEY HALL, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is BIRCH HILL HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
