Area Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL11 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL11 postcode area.

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Population

48,227

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,467 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

OL11 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.

home £210,027 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL11 is a postcode district in Rochdale, North West, covering 1051 active and 373 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL11 (22%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL11 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL11 are around £210k, down 5.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL11 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL11 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian31.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences32
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Brimrod Community Primary School

Good222 pupils
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Castleton Primary School

Good325 pupils
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Marland Hill Community Primary School

Good461 pupils
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Whittaker Moss Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils
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Ashfield Valley Primary School

Good235 pupils
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St Edward's Church of England Primary School

Good365 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

Good208 pupils
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St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good196 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Premier
  • Premier
  • Premier Castleton Convenience
  • Premier Dale Supermarket
  • Premium Food & Wine
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • The Golf Shack Rochdale Ltd
  • Bamford Bowling Club
  • Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club
  • Blue Pits Inn
  • British Legion Castleton Comrades Club
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Castleton Hotel - B&B Temporary accomodation
  • Norton Grange Hotel
  • The Sanctuary Trust
  • Travelodge Rochdale
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • La Dolce Vita
  • Le Feast
  • Mill About
  • Moorgate Catering Company
  • Odeon Cinemas
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • The Co operative
  • The Cooperative
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • A1 Fish and Chips
  • Abaseen
  • Ali's Kebab & Curry House
  • Baguettes
  • Bamford Balti Express
  • + 56 more