About OL16 5LA
OL16 5LA scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland Kirkholt Rochdale about 8 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL16 5LA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,873 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 49 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is St Peter's 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 good, with 32 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is THE HIGHFIELD HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 10 minutes' walk away), Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) (Tube/Metro, about 10 minutes' walk away). There are also 34 bus stops within walking distance.
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 13.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Allotments (0.31 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including Iceland, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi and others. The nearest is Iceland Kirkholt Rochdale, about 8 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 11 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 5LA on NestScope.