Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL11 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL11 1AJ.

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Population

546

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL11 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in OL11 1AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

OL11 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Milkstone in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL11 1AJ 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00181752 (shared with 13 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 1AJ. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British5.7%
Asian / British Asian84.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

OL11 1AJ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Deeplish Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.5 km
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Ashfield Valley Primary School

Good235 pupils0.5 km
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Broadfield Community Primary School

Requires Improvement401 pupils0.8 km
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Brimrod Community Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Lowerplace Primary School

Good492 pupils1.0 km
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Sandbrook Community Primary School

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

Good208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Europejski Wschod0.9 km
  • Oldham Foodstore0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher0.6 km
  • Sam & Son Food Store0.5 km
  • Wellfield News0.8 km
  • + 46 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.9 km
  • Park View Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • The Sanctuary Trust0.3 km
  • Travelodge Rochdale0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Horse & Jockey0.7 km
  • The Plough Inn1.0 km
  • Wellfield Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • The Bay Horse0.9 km
  • Cask & Feather0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Rochdale Training Association0.9 km
  • Roller City0.8 km
  • Wells Cafe Ltd0.7 km
  • Compass UK & Ireland at Asda0.9 km
  • Pink Drips Ltd0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Brisky's0.8 km
  • Cha Chas0.7 km
  • Chiefs Chicken1.0 km
  • FruTea Yoba0.9 km
  • IV Brothers0.8 km
  • + 52 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale0.5 km
  • Castleton2.1 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Deeplish Road0.1 km
  • Deeplish Road0.1 km
  • Ashfield Road0.1 km
  • Thornton Street0.2 km
  • Sefton Street0.2 km