Median sold price in OL16, last 5 years
£162,500
Strong sample. Based on 2,444 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026.
Built from 670 matched postcode rows within the postcode area OL16, with best-fit area context in Rochdale.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
OL16 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
OL16 currently groups 670 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Rochdale. Aggregate median sold price reads at £162,500 across 2,444 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 87.3% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.7% and 5G reaches 69.5% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 45 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 670 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 11 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 87.3%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 45 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 670Live postcode rows grouped under OL16
- Median sold price in OL16, last 5 years £162,500Based on 2,444 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area RochdaleUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 45 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in OL16, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,444 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 87.3%Gigabit availability is 87.3%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.7%, with 5G at 69.5% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Rochdale in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
45 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 45 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
2,152 mapped stopsRochdale currently links 2,152 mapped transport stops, including 30 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside OL16.
Local business
Score 100/100Rochdale currently links 368 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 104 nightlife, 97 food and drink, 75 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with OL16 2QD, Rochdale and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
OL16 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Nightlife
104 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (99), bar (5).
Amenity group
Food and drink
97 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (48), restaurant (28), cafe (21).
Amenity group
Grocery
75 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (42), supermarket (24), bakery (4).
Amenity group
Fuel
26 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (26).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
OL16 2QD
OL16 2QD, Rochdale
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OL16 2RR
OL16 2RR, Rochdale
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OL16 5LJ
OL16 5LJ, Rochdale
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OL16 3QG
OL16 3QG, Rochdale
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OL16 4GG
OL16 4GG, Rochdale
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OL16 5LF
OL16 5LF, Rochdale
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OL16 3BN
OL16 3BN, Rochdale
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OL16 4BB
OL16 4BB, Rochdale
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OL16 4FX
OL16 4FX, Rochdale
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OL16 4TJ
OL16 4TJ, Rochdale
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary option in OL16 2NU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Belfield Community School
Primary option in OL16 2XW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Broadfield Community Primary School
Primary option in OL16 1QT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for OL16 2QD before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around OL16.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like OL16 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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