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Balderstone & Kirkholt

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About

Balderstone & Kirkholt is a residential area located in the eastern part of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Kirkholt, once a separate village, has been integrated into Rochdale but retains its own distinct identity. The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs.

Green spaces like Balderstone Park provide recreational opportunities, with walking paths and playgrounds. The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Rochdale town center and nearby areas. While historically an industrial area, Kirkholt has evolved into a quieter residential community. The presence of local schools and community initiatives reflects its focus on family life and neighborhood cohesion.

Area overview

On average Balderstone & Kirkholt has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £38,700 per year. There are 4 schools in Balderstone & Kirkholt: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balderstone & Kirkholt Population
10,402
Population density
2,232.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,254
69.74%
Pakistani
1,071
10.3%
Other White
614
5.9%
African
513
4.93%
Other Asian
144
1.38%
Total population: 10,401

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,256
30.35%
Social rents from council
1,150
27.79%
Owns outright
837
20.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
437
10.56%
Other social rented
351
8.48%
Total households: 4,138

Property prices in Balderstone & Kirkholt

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £534,600.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balderstone & Kirkholt in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£318,000
Flats4£111,500
Semi-Detached48£190,000
Terraced16£152,500

10 years median price trend in Balderstone & Kirkholt

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt.

All postcodes in Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164QP

Hurst Meadow

OL164QQ

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164RB

Seymour Grove

OL112EF

Perth Road

OL112EQ

Melbourne Road

OL112HD

Chapel Street

OL112HZ

Daventry Road

OL112NW

Queens Drive

OL112RT

Balderstone Road

OL164GG

Dairy House Close

OL164PG

Charlotte Street

OL164PR

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164PY

Chadwick Lane

OL164QW

Meadowfield

OL164RG

Culvert Street

OL164RX

Shaw Road

OL164SU

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112BN

Ashgrove

OL112RE

Ruskin Road

OL164QG

Midgley Drive

OL164QL

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112AH

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112AL

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112DQ

Gladstone Crescent

OL112EG

Melbourne Close

OL164NR

Broad Shaw Lane

OL112HY

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112RZ

Hill Top Drive

OL164PH

Turnhill Road

OL164QA

Apple Tree Way

OL164SX

Exmouth Street

OL112DZ

Everest Street

OL112LL

Darlington Road

OL112RD

Hill Top Drive

OL112UR

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164QH

Pit Lane

OL164SR

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112DE

Gisburn Drive

OL112DP

Great Gates Road

OL112EE

Nevis Street

OL112RX

Curzon Road

OL112SH

Balderstone Road

OL164RE

Craiglands

OL112HA

Harvard Street

OL112WF

Palmerston Way

OL164RN

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164SW

Apple Tree Way

OL112AT

Gilbrook Way

OL112RJ

Ruskin Road

OL112RN

Devonshire Road

OL164FU

Will Hill Close

OL164RT

Badger Lane

OL164SB

Ferndale Avenue

OL111TQ

Queensway

OL112HR

Great Gates Road

OL112LJ

Queensway

OL112LQ

Datchett Terrace

OL112RY

Kildare Crescent

OL164GB

Dairy House Close

OL164PE

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164QR

Badger Close

OL164QS

Badger Lane

OL164SE

Thornham Lane

OL112BP

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112LG

Dalmeny Terrace

OL112LU

Avoncliffe Close

OL112QS

Curzon Road

OL164QY

Verdant Way

OL164RU

Sunhill Close

OL112AZ

Dean Bank Drive

OL112DY

Everest Street

OL112LH

Dacre Road

OL112DX

Hill Top Drive

OL112HE

Queen Victoria Street

OL112JD

Kirkway

OL112LN

Daventry Road

OL112SD

Conrad Cole Road

OL164QX

Dodd Croft

OL112DU

Telford Way

OL112HQ

Hardy Close

OL112HW

Great Gates Close

OL112AW

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112BS

Plumpton Road

OL112BB

Stubbs Road

OL112EB

Gerrard Street

OL112HU

Hardy Close

OL112JX

Field Street

OL112RH

Romney Avenue

OL164AG

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164AH

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164NY

Chadwick Lane

OL164TG

Lower Street

OL112AJ

Balderstone Road

OL112HS

Moorcroft

OL112LW

Daventry Road

OL112QT

Gainsborough Drive

OL112SF

Friars Crescent

OL164RY

Ashgrove

OL164TF

Queen Victoria Street

OL112AD

Balderstone Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.