Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

WELL ITH'LANE, OL11 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELL ITH'LANE, OL11 1BB.

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Population

451

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL11 1BB 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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

52% of OL11 1BB'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.

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

OL11 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Well Ith'Lane, 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 1BB 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 £100k, 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00027708 (shared with 22 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 1BB. 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

White / British36.7%
Asian / British Asian51.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 85,000

5 sales · Mean £ 92,000

Semi-Detached

£ 56,000

1 sales · Mean £ 56,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OL11 1BB 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.

Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Lowerplace Primary School

Good492 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Deeplish Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good458 pupils0.6 km
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Kingsway Park High School

Good0.6 km
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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Ashfield Valley Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Sandbrook Community Primary School

Requires Improvement1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • SA Food Store0.6 km
  • Wellfield News0.1 km
  • Bargain booze select convenience0.2 km
  • Mushtaq Halal Meat0.9 km
  • Nadeem Halal Meat0.9 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

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

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 Hospice1.0 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Moss Lodge Hotel0.5 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale0.8 km
  • Castleton2.4 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Well i'th Lane0.1 km
  • Clifton Street0.1 km
  • Well i'th Lane (Stop C)0.1 km
  • Well i'th Lane0.1 km
  • Kingsway0.1 km