OL11 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellfield Place, 0.4km from Dicken Green in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00028168 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLFIELD PLACE, OL11 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLFIELD PLACE, OL11 1AR.
346
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£ 32,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1AR 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 1AR is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1AR. The average age is 31.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,000
4 sales · Mean £ 86,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL11 1AR 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Kingsway Park High School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Best One Turf Hill0.8 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd0.8 km
- Oldham Foodstore0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.8 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Moss Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.1 km
- The Hornet0.9 km
- The Plough Inn0.4 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Rochdale Catholic Club1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Legacy Dance Academy0.6 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.6 km
- Roller City0.4 km
- Springhill at the Craven0.8 km
- Sweet Stop Rochdale1.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Brisky's0.2 km
- Cha Chas0.1 km
- Chiefs Chicken0.4 km
- Di's Cafe0.5 km
- FruTea Yoba0.3 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.6 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.4 km
- Castleton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Prince Street0.1 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Woodbine Street0.1 km
- Kingsway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111AR · Data under Open Government Licence