OL11 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Milkstone in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL11 1AP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale.
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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00181750 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL11 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL11 1AP.
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£ 32,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1AP 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 1AP has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1AP. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL11 1AP has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Deeplish Primary Academy
Lowerplace Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Kingsway Park High School
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Broadfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Best One Turf Hill0.8 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Europejski Wschod1.0 km
- Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd0.8 km
- Oldham Foodstore0.3 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house1.0 km
- Moss Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.1 km
- The Hornet0.9 km
- The Plough Inn0.4 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Cask & Feather1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Legacy Dance Academy0.6 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.6 km
- Roller City0.4 km
- Springhill at the Craven0.9 km
- Sweet Stop Rochdale1.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Brisky's0.3 km
- Cha Chas0.1 km
- Chiefs Chicken0.4 km
- Di's Cafe0.5 km
- FruTea Yoba0.3 km
- + 55 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.6 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.5 km
- Castleton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Woodbine Street0.1 km
- Prince Street0.1 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Letchworth Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111AP · Data under Open Government Licence