About Lower Place

Lower Place is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL16 postcode area. It is primarily composed of a mix of housing, with various amenities available for residents. The area is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it convenient for commuting and accessing local services. In terms of community facilities, Lower Place features parks and recreational spaces suitable for outdoor activities. Local shops and schools are also present, catering to the needs of families and individuals living in the area. The surrounding landscape includes typical urban features, providing a functional environment for everyday life.

School Ratings in Lower Place

Lower Place is served by 211 schools. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Lower Place

Property prices average £240K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £121K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Lower Place

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Drugs accounts for the highest share in Lower Place, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Lower Place

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Lower Place is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Lower Place

Most properties in Lower Place can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,353 sales

Average Price £240K
£450 — £106.77M
Detached £305K 645
Semi £166K 1,429
Terraced £121K 1,842
Flat £122K 115

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

122 Primary
23 Secondary
66 Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Primary 122 yards Lowerplace Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Kingsway Park High School Secondary 0.4 miles Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.5 miles St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Deeplish Primary Academy Primary Good 0.6 miles Deeplish Children's Centre Good 0.6 miles Sandbrook Children's Centre 0.7 miles Sandbrook Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Nuqtah Primary School 0.7 miles St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Ashfield Valley Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Lower Place IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Lower Place as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
14,280 Children (0-15) 23%
37,970 Working Age 62%
11,089 Older (60+) 18%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 38% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Lower Place 2 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Lower Place falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Drugs tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

1 Drugs
1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Rochdale Train Station 0.8 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 1.5 miles
Smithy Bridge Train Station 2.6 miles
Littleborough Train Station 3.5 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 3.8 miles
Moston Train Station 5.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Turf Hill 0 yards Balderstone 0 yards Kirkholt 0.6 miles Buersil Head 0.9 miles Stoneyfield 0.9 miles Lady House 1.2 miles Sudden 1.2 miles Summit 1.2 miles Milnrow 1.4 miles Burnedge 1.4 miles Castleton 1.4 miles Newbold 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward Central Rochdale
Constituency Rochdale
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL16 30 shown View all streets

Aboukir Street 2 Adrian Terrace 1 Ainsworth Street 38 Albert Royds Street 10 Albert Street 1 Alexander Drive 1 Alpine Drive 1 Ann Street 1 Apple Tree Way 1 Arcon Close 1 Argyle Street 1 Arkwright Avenue 4 Arthington Street 1 Ash Grove 3 Ashes Lane 2 Ashfield Lane 4 Ashia Close 2 Avon Close 1 Back Broom Street 1 Back Drake Street 3 Back Oldham Road 1 Badger Close 1 Baillie Street 1 Baillie Street East 1 Ball Street 1 Balmoral Close 1 Bangor Street 1 Beal Bank Close 1 Beal Crescent 1 Bealcroft Close 1

Postcodes in OL16 50 shown View all postcodes

OL16 1AE OL16 1AF OL16 1AG OL16 1AP OL16 1AQ OL16 1AT OL16 1AW OL16 1AY OL16 1AZ OL16 1BA OL16 1BE OL16 1BG OL16 1BH OL16 1BL OL16 1BT OL16 1BZ OL16 1DA OL16 1DB OL16 1DE OL16 1DF OL16 1DG OL16 1DH OL16 1DL OL16 1DN OL16 1DP OL16 1DQ OL16 1DR OL16 1DS OL16 1DT OL16 1DW OL16 1DX OL16 1DY OL16 1DZ OL16 1EA OL16 1EB OL16 1ED OL16 1EE OL16 1EG OL16 1EJ OL16 1EN OL16 1EP OL16 1ES OL16 1EW OL16 1EX OL16 1FB OL16 1FD OL16 1FE OL16 1FF OL16 1FG OL16 1HR