OL11 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Sparth in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL11 1EX 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 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00027747 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL11 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL11 1EX.
429
35
£ 32,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1EX 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
With 39% social renting, OL11 1EX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EX. 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
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
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Lowerplace Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Brimrod Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Brisky's1.0 km
- Cha Chas0.7 km
- IV Brothers0.6 km
- Jav's Chippy0.7 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.1 km
- Sam & Son Food Store0.3 km
- T.K. Maxx0.6 km
- Arif Cash And Carry1.0 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.4 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.6 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.6 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.8 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Cask & Feather0.4 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 Ltd0.7 km
- Compass UK & Ireland at Asda0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.1 km
- Castleton2.7 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Rochdale Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111EX · Data under Open Government Licence