OL11 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Sparth in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL11 1ER is 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 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00027747 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL11 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL11 1ER.
429
35
£ 32,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1ER 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
OL11 1ER has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1ER. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Broadfield Community Primary School
Deeplish Primary Academy
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Lowerplace Primary School
Brimrod Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.2 km
- Sam & Son Food Store0.5 km
- T.K. Maxx0.7 km
- Crawshaws0.7 km
- + 87 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.4 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.7 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.4 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.9 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Hogarths0.6 km
- La Strada Club Ltd0.5 km
- Malibu0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Castle Cafe0.6 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.7 km
- Wells Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Bean Coffee Rochdale No.2 Ltd0.7 km
- British Red Cross0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Cha Chas0.9 km
- IV Brothers0.8 km
- Jav's Chippy0.9 km
- Karos Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Rochdale Shawarma Place0.4 km
- + 51 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.3 km
- Castleton2.7 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Milkstone Road0.1 km
- Milkstone Road0.1 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Rochdale Rail Station0.2 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111ER · Data under Open Government Licence