OL11 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hampden Street, 0.1km from Sparth in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL11 1DX offers a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale.
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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00027755 (shared with 177 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMPDEN STREET, OL11 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMPDEN STREET, OL11 1DX.
488
37
£ 29,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1DX 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 1DX — 54% 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 1DX. The average age is 36.7. 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Broadfield Community Primary School
Deeplish Primary Academy
Lowerplace Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Brimrod Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Cha Chas0.8 km
- IV Brothers0.7 km
- Jav's Chippy0.8 km
- Karos Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.1 km
- Sam & Son Food Store0.4 km
- T.K. Maxx0.6 km
- Arif Cash And Carry0.9 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.3 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.6 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.9 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Cask & Feather0.3 km
- Rochdale Catholic Club0.2 km
- The Eagle0.3 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Castle Cafe0.5 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.5 km
- Sweet Stop Rochdale0.9 km
- Wells Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- Compass UK & Ireland at Asda0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.2 km
- Castleton2.8 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Rochdale Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111DX · Data under Open Government Licence