About OL16 4XA
OL16 4XA scores 56/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Iceland Kirkholt Rochdale about 9 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL16 4XA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,190 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 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Kingsway Park High School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), 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 good, with 29 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is END OF LIFE & PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICE, about 7 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is THE HIGHFIELD HOSPITAL, 1.2 mi away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near OL16 4XA. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 31 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 14 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 14.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (4.9 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 20 supermarkets in the wider area, including Iceland, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi and others. The nearest is Iceland Kirkholt Rochdale, about 9 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 9 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore OL16 4XA on NestScope.























