Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Rochdale: a school rated Good within a short walk, Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) within a short walk, putting roughly 7 km² 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 3RL.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 20 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes 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.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 mi
23 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
10green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8.6 ha total
- largest park 3.6 ha (0.06 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.7 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 11 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Iceland…
- nearest 0.7 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Asda Milnrow Express Petrol — 0.7 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 3RL.
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 3RL
OL16 3RL scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL16 3RL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,185 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 14 rated Good. The nearest school is St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
