Rochdale · OL16

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Covering Burnedge, Firgrove, Hurstead, Milnrow, Rochdale, Smallbridge, Thornham, including Balderstone & Kirkholt, Bamford, Central Rochdale. Find plumbers 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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Older terraces, older pipes

Rochdale has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Rochdale: 32.5% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? 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

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

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 in converted/shared houses (Rochdale built-up area)
1.1% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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