OL11 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Schofield Street, 0.4km from Dicken Green in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL11 1BA 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, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% 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 21% — 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. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.8% year-on-year. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00027708 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOFIELD STREET, OL11 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOFIELD STREET, OL11 1BA.
451
32
£ 32,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1BA 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.
Area Character
52% of OL11 1BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1BA. The average age is 32.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 123,000
6 sales · Mean £ 114,833
Semi-Detached
£ 71,000
1 sales · Mean £ 71,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL11 1BA 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
Lowerplace Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Deeplish Primary Academy
Kingsway Park High School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Ashfield Valley Primary School
Sandbrook Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- SA Food Store0.6 km
- Wellfield News0.2 km
- Bargain booze select convenience0.2 km
- Mushtaq Halal Meat0.9 km
- Nadeem Halal Meat0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Bay Horse0.2 km
- Horse & Jockey0.1 km
- The Hornet0.9 km
- The Plough Inn0.2 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Blue Diamond Restaurant0.2 km
- Compleat Rochdale & District Mind Cafe0.9 km
- Ibrahims Gelateria And Cafe Bar0.9 km
- St Marys Church0.5 km
- Springhill Hospice0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Istanblue0.9 km
- Jacobs0.9 km
- New York Chicken0.9 km
- The Butty Shop0.2 km
- The Perfect Sandwich0.3 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moss Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.8 km
- Castleton2.4 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Well i'th Lane0.0 km
- Well i'th Lane (Stop C)0.1 km
- Well i'th Lane0.1 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Kingsway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111BA · Data under Open Government Licence