Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

MERE STREET, OL11 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERE STREET, OL11 1HJ.

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Population

506

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL11 1HJ 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OL11 1HJ has a highly multicultural community character — 78% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL11 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mere Street, 0.4km from Sparth in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL11 1HJ 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00027757 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1HJ. 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

White / British10.6%
Asian / British Asian78.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

school Local Schools

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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good221 pupils0.2 km
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Broadfield Community Primary School

Requires Improvement401 pupils0.3 km
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Deeplish Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.7 km
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Ashfield Valley Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Brimrod Community Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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Howard Street Nursery School

Good75 pupils1.2 km
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Lowerplace Primary School

Good492 pupils1.3 km
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Marland Hill Community Primary School

Good461 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Europejski Wschod0.6 km
  • Poundstretcher0.4 km
  • Sam & Son Food Store0.6 km
  • T.K. Maxx0.9 km
  • Crawshaws0.8 km
  • + 79 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.6 km
  • Molesworth Hotel0.9 km
  • Park View Restaurant and Bar0.4 km
  • The Sanctuary Trust0.2 km
  • Travelodge Rochdale1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Castle Cafe0.8 km
  • Rochdale Training Association0.9 km
  • Wells Cafe Ltd1.0 km
  • Bean Coffee Rochdale No.2 Ltd0.8 km
  • British Red Cross0.9 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Cha Chas1.0 km
  • IV Brothers0.9 km
  • Jav's Chippy1.0 km
  • Karos Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Rochdale Shawarma Place0.6 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Hogarths0.7 km
  • La Strada Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Malibu0.7 km
  • The Baum0.9 km
  • The Pint Pot0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Asda0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale0.4 km
  • Castleton2.5 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Castlemere Street0.1 km
  • Castlemere Street0.1 km
  • Mere Street0.2 km
  • Castlemere Street0.2 km
  • Boundary Street0.2 km