OL16 2PQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OL16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2PQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case OL which means Oldham.
- Postal District. In our case OL16.
- Postal Sector. In our case OL16 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PQ.
The regional mail center for the post area OL is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the OL16 2PQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ROCHDALE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OL16 2PQ postcode have the street address of Roach Vale.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the OL16 2PQ postcode is home to a bustling 27 residents!
It is situated within the post town of ROCHDALE within the old postal county of Lancashire.
OL16 2PQ is within the town of Rochdale.
The OL16 2PQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in OL16 2PQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in OL16 2PQ are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for OL16 2PQ
The telephone area code for OL16 2PQ is 01706 Rochdale.
Map Coordinates for OL16 2PQ
| Latitude | 53.6312267417 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.13366954793 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for OL16 2PQ
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Weather Forecast for OL16 2PQ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 78.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 84.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 79.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 43.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 59.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 79.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 54.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 51.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 29.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the OL16 2PQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For OL16 2PQ
| Average Mbps | 97.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
OL16 2PQ has an average download speed of 97.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
775 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
65% of postcodes (775,009) have slower broadband speeds.
35% of postcodes (408,857) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For OL16 2PQ
| Average Mbps | 10.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
OL16 2PQ has an average upload speed of 10.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,701 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
26% of postcodes (304,828) have slower upload speeds.
74% of postcodes (872,112) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of OL16 2PQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Victoria Street, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 9DB
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01706378061
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough, Whitelees Road, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 8DU
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01706378032
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
Address: Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School, Bridgenorth Drive, Littleborough, OL15 0ES
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01706378083
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01706378268
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Crossfield Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9JW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Union Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9QA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01706378991
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Dearnley
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Dearnley, Union Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9QA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact:
Moorhouse Primary School
Address: Moorhouse Primary School, Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4DR
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact:
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale
Address: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, Kingsway, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4AW
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01706649981
Kentmere Primary Academy
Address: Kentmere Primary Academy, Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9EE
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01706647533
Hamer Community Primary School
Address: Hamer Community Primary School, Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2SU
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01706655756
Belfield Community School
Address: Belfield Community School, Samson Street, Belfield, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2XW
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01706341363
Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School
Address: Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, Millgate, Halifax Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 2NU
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact:
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: All Saints Church of England Primary School, Maud Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0EL
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01706640728
Heybrook Primary School
Address: Heybrook Primary School, Park Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 9BJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01706647201
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Address: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale, Foxholes Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ET
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact:
Greenbank Primary School
Address: Greenbank Primary School, Greenbank Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0HZ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01706647923
Broadfield Community Primary School
Address: Broadfield Community Primary School, Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1QT
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01706647580
Spotland Primary School
Address: Spotland Primary School, Edmund Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6QG
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01706648198
England Secondary Schools
Wardle Academy
Address: Wardle Academy, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01706373911
Falinge Park High School
Address: Falinge Park High School, Falinge Road, Shawclough, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6LD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01706631246
England Higher Schools
Rochdale Sixth Form College
Address: Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6HY
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01706769800
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OL16 2PQ
BUCKLEY HALL (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: BUCKLEY HALL, BUCKLEY FARM LANE, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9DP
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
KML ORTHODONTICS
Address: THE CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE, BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2UY
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
KLM ORTHODONTICS
Address: CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE, BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2UP
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTISTRY@442 LTD
Address: 442 BIRCH ROAD, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9LH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DENTISTRY442.CO.UK
FEATHERSTALL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 115 FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, LANCASHIRE, OL15 8JZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
LITTLEBOROUGH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 115 FEATHERSTALL ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8JZ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OL16 2PQ
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 11 STEVENSON SQUARE, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9SA
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 353366
4COURT PHARMACY
Address: HEYBROOK SERVICE STATION, HALIFAX ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2NT
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 646262
4COURT PHARMACY
Address: 5-7 HALIFAX ROAD, ROCHDALE, OL12 9BD
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 644994
BELFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 134 BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2XN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 645179
CROFT SHIFA PHARMACY
Address: CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE, BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2UP
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 653335
ACE CHEMIST DIRECT
Address: 245 ENTWISLE ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2LJ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 309999
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OL16 2PQ
COMPLETE COMMUNITY CARE (NORTH WEST) LTD
Address: 89 PARK ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9BP
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
CLINIC FOR EYES LTD
Address: 268 ENTWISLE ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2LJ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
EYE CARE OPTICAL
Address: 149 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0DR
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
ROCHDALE OPTICIANS
Address: SHOP 2, 103 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, OL16 1DR
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ROYAL EXCHANGE SHOPPING CENTRE - ROCHDALE)
Address: UNIT 7-8, RIVERSIDE WALK, ROCHDALE, OL16 1BE
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (ROCHDALE)
Address: 67 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 1BZ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OL16 2PQ
INSPIRE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 2ND FLR CROFT SHIFA HC, BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2UY
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 860847
MARK STREET SURGERY
Address: 2 MARK STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 9BE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 643183
CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BELFIELD ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2UP
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 261883
YORKSHIRE ST SURGERY
Address: 188 YORKSHIRE STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL16 2DN
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 390243
7 DAY ACCESS ROCHDALE INFIRMARY HUB
Address: ROCHDALE INFIRMARY, WHITEHALL STREET, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0NB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 261882
HEALEY SURGERY
Address: WHITWORTH ROAD, ROCHDALE, LANCASHIRE, OL12 0SN
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01706 868468
Transport Links near OL16 2PQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: OL16 2PQ
- Smithy Bridge
Smithy Bridge station, Smithy Bridge, Smithy Bridge, Greater Manchester, OL15 0DZDistance: 1.63 milesDriving Time: 3.42 minutes - Rochdale
Rochdale station, Station Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1DRDistance: 2.23 milesDriving Time: 4.92 minutes - Littleborough
Littleborough station, Station Road, Littleborough, Greater Manchester, OL15 8ARDistance: 2.35 milesDriving Time: 5.07 minutes - Castleton (Manchester)
Castleton station, Railway Approach, Castleton, Lancashire, OL11 3EBDistance: 3.83 milesDriving Time: 7.29 minutes - Walsden
Walsden station, Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7STDistance: 6.52 milesDriving Time: 13.17 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near OL16 2PQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OL16 2PQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OL16 2PQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rochdale Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Tony Lloyd |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the OL16 2PQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Rochdale District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Rochdale District at the following link Rochdale District.How much is the Council Tax?
Rochdale District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Rochdale District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the OL16 2PQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Rochdale council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesPostcodes near the OL16 2PQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OL16 2PQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Haynes Street, ROCHDALE, OL12 0UW | 1.60 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Entwisle Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 2HZ | 1.77 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 1.80 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Iceland |
| Asda, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 1.80 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Asda |
| Morrisons, Kingsway, ROCHDALE, OL16 4AT | 2.12 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OL16 2PQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.91 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Birch Service Area |
| Birch Service Area, Heywood, OL10 2QH | 5.92 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Birch Service Area |
| Bridgehall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PJ | 6.19 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Bridgehall Lane |
| Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping, Bury, BL9 7XX | 6.95 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to Bury The Rock,the Rock Shopping |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 1.12 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to McDonald's, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF |
| McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY | 2.33 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to McDonald's, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way, ROCHDALE, OL11 1RY |
| McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 5.05 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to McDonald's, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX |
| McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY | 6.15 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to McDonald's, Lucas Street, OLDHAM, OL4 2BY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Kingsway Retail Park, Wallhead Road, ROCHDALE, OL16 5AF | 1.12 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to KFC Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park |
| KFC, Elk Mill Centre Retail Park, Royton, OLDHAM, OL2 5HX | 5.05 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to KFC Elk Mill - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Huddersfield Road, OLDHAM, OL1 3NQ | 6.12 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to KFC Oldham - Huddersfield Road |
| KFC, High Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1JA | 6.23 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to KFC Oldham - High Street |
| KFC, Kemp Street, Middleton, MANCHESTER, M24 4UA | 6.38 miles | Directions from OL16 2PQ to KFC Manchester - Middleton |