OL11 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Sparth in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
Day-to-day life in OL11 1DR has the character of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OL11 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00027756 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL11 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL11 1DR.
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£ 32,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines OL11 1DR — 82% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1DR. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
OL11 1DR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Deeplish Primary Academy
Broadfield Community Primary School
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Lowerplace Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Brimrod Community Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Brisky's0.9 km
- Cha Chas0.7 km
- FruTea Yoba1.0 km
- IV Brothers0.6 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.5 km
- Oldham Foodstore1.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.2 km
- Sam & Son Food Store0.3 km
- T.K. Maxx0.7 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.5 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.7 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.7 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Cask & Feather0.5 km
- Rochdale Catholic Club0.3 km
- The Eagle0.4 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Castle Cafe0.7 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.6 km
- Roller City1.0 km
- Sweet Stop Rochdale1.0 km
- Wells Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.1 km
- Castleton2.6 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rochdale Railway Station0.1 km
- Milkstone Road0.1 km
- Rochdale Railway Station0.1 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Rochdale Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111DR · Data under Open Government Licence