Rochdale · OL16

EPC in OL16 (Burnedge)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Burnedge, Firgrove, Hurstead, Milnrow, Rochdale, Smallbridge, Thornham, including Balderstone & Kirkholt, Bamford, Central Rochdale. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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OL16 (Burnedge) in a nutshell

OL16 covers Burnedge, Firgrove, Hurstead, Milnrow, Rochdale, Smallbridge, Thornham, in Oldham and Rochdale. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for OL16

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Two councils in one district

OL16 is split between Oldham and Rochdale. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

OL16 stretches across Balderstone & Kirkholt, Bamford, Central Rochdale and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL16', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Rochdale: 32.5% terraced, 33.3% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Rochdale page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does OL16 cover?

OL16 (Burnedge, Firgrove, Hurstead, Milnrow, Rochdale, Smallbridge, Thornham) includes the wards of Balderstone & Kirkholt, Bamford, Central Rochdale, Kingsway, Littleborough Lakeside, Milkstone & Deeplish, Milnrow & Newhey, Shaw, Smallbridge & Firgrove, Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to OL16?

Neighbouring districts include OL11 (Ashworth), OL12 (Buckley), OL15 (Littleborough), OL2 (Heyside), OL9 (Chadderton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL16 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in OL16?

About 14,164 households and 37,247 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,125 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is OL16 in?

OL16 sits in Oldham, Rochdale (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North, Oldham East and Saddleworth, Rochdale.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
OL16 1
Areas covered
Burnedge, Firgrove, Hurstead, Milnrow, Rochdale, Smallbridge, Thornham 2
Active postcodes
1,125 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,164 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
37,247 2
Electoral wards
Balderstone & Kirkholt, Bamford, Central Rochdale, Kingsway, Littleborough Lakeside, Milkstone & Deeplish, Milnrow & Newhey, Shaw … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Heywood and Middleton North, Oldham East and Saddleworth, Rochdale 4
Local authority
Oldham, Rochdale 4
Households privately renting (Rochdale built-up area)
19.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.