OL11 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Dicken Green in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL11 1BL 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00027708 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL11 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL11 1BL.
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£ 32,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL11 1BL 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
OL11 1BL has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 1BL. 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
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 1BL 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
Deeplish Primary Academy
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
Sandbrook Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Copper Pot Ltd0.9 km
- Blue Diamond Restaurant0.3 km
- Compleat Rochdale & District Mind Cafe0.9 km
- Ibrahims Gelateria And Cafe Bar0.8 km
- St Marys Church0.5 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- SA Food Store0.6 km
- Wellfield News0.2 km
- Bargain booze select convenience0.2 km
- Mushtaq Halal Meat0.8 km
- Nadeem Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Bay Horse0.3 km
- Horse & Jockey0.1 km
- The Hornet1.0 km
- The Plough Inn0.3 km
- Wellfield Working Mens Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- International Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Istanblue0.8 km
- Jacobs0.8 km
- New York Chicken0.8 km
- The Butty Shop0.2 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Moss Lodge Hotel0.6 km
- The Sanctuary Trust0.9 km
- Travelodge Rochdale0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale0.7 km
- Castleton2.4 km
- Milnrow Metrolink2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Clifton Street0.1 km
- Well i'th Lane0.1 km
- Well i'th Lane (Stop C)0.1 km
- Well i'th Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL111BL · Data under Open Government Licence