OL11 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Drake Street, 0.4km from Sparth in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
For families considering a move, OL11 1EF represents 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. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale.
Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.8% year-on-year. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00027757 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAKE STREET, OL11 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAKE STREET, OL11 1EF.
506
34
£ 32,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1EF 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
78% of OL11 1EF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1EF. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
4 sales · Mean £ 131,250
school Local Schools
Broadfield Community Primary School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Deeplish Primary Academy
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Brimrod Community Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Spotland Primary School
Lowerplace Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- Sam & Son Food Store0.6 km
- T.K. Maxx0.8 km
- Crawshaws0.7 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.5 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.8 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.3 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Castle Cafe0.7 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.8 km
- Bean Coffee Rochdale No.2 Ltd0.7 km
- British Red Cross0.8 km
- DUNKIN'0.7 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- IV Brothers1.0 km
- Karos Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Rochdale Shawarma Place0.5 km
- Jo Jo'z Pizzaz0.6 km
- HAVANA Burger and Shakes0.6 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Hogarths0.6 km
- La Strada Club Ltd0.5 km
- Malibu0.6 km
- The Baum0.8 km
- The Pint Pot0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.4 km
- Castleton2.6 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Castlemere Street0.1 km
- Castlemere Street0.1 km
- Milkstone Road0.1 km
- Milkstone Road0.2 km
- Castlemere Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111EF · Data under Open Government Licence