OL11 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Larkfield Close, 0.3km from Milkstone 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% 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. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00028161 (shared with 148 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKFIELD CLOSE, OL11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKFIELD CLOSE, OL11 1BJ.
450
30
£ 32,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1BJ 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
Cultural diversity defines OL11 1BJ — 74% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL11 1BJ. The average age is 29.7. 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: 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 1BJ 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.
school Local Schools
Deeplish Primary Academy
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Lowerplace Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Broadfield Community Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Kingsway Park High School
Ashfield Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- Europejski Wschod0.7 km
- Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd0.9 km
- Oldham Foodstore0.7 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.7 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.8 km
- Moss Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Horse & Jockey0.5 km
- The Plough Inn0.8 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Bay Horse0.7 km
- Cask & Feather0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Castle Cafe0.7 km
- Legacy Dance Academy0.7 km
- Rochdale Training Association0.4 km
- Roller City0.7 km
- Sweet Stop Rochdale0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Brisky's0.6 km
- Cha Chas0.4 km
- Chiefs Chicken0.8 km
- Di's Cafe0.9 km
- FruTea Yoba0.7 km
- + 62 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.2 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.6 km
- Castleton2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Durham Street0.1 km
- Durham Street0.1 km
- Ainsworth Street0.2 km
- Crawford Street0.2 km
- Ainsworth Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111BJ · Data under Open Government Licence