Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Rochdale: a school rated Good within a short walk, Newhey (Manchester Metrolink) 0.4 miles off, 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 4JS.
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
- 18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 27 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: Newhey Community Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 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?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Newhey (Manchester Metrolink)0.4 mi
22 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green 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.
- 8.1 ha total
- largest park 3.6 ha (0.48 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
17shops & libraries
- 13 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Iceland…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Asda Milnrow Express Petrol — 0.5 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 4JS.
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 4JS
OL16 4JS scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Asda Milnrow Express Petrol 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL16 4JS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,371 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 low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 27 schools within the typical catchment area, including 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Newhey Community Primary School (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 6 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE, within a short walk. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
