Area360 logo

Find postcode

Balderstone & Kirkholt

Interactive map displaying Balderstone & Kirkholt

About

Balderstone & Kirkholt is located in the southern part of the Rochdale borough. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from post-war estates to more modern developments. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Kirkholt Park and Balderstone Park, which provide recreational areas for the community. The ward is served by local schools and community centres that focus on neighbourhood services.

The topography includes areas of higher ground offering views across parts of Rochdale. A notable local feature is the Rochdale Canal, which runs along the western edge of the ward, following its historical route through the landscape. The area maintains a distinct separation from the town centre, functioning with its own local facilities and a focus on residential life.

Area overview

On average Balderstone & Kirkholt has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £42,783 per year. There are 4 schools in Balderstone & Kirkholt: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Balderstone & Kirkholt is home to around 11,475 people, with a population density of about 2,727.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balderstone & Kirkholt Population
11,475
Population density
2,727.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.58(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.82(+111%)
Public order
25.19(+149%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.79(+165%)
Vehicle crime
21.87(+265%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,533
65.64%
Pakistani
1,649
14.37%
Other White
655
5.71%
African
539
4.7%
Other Asian
169
1.47%
Total population: 11,476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,161
25.19%
No qualifications
2,088
24.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,396
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,230
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
910
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 8,578

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,341
29.56%
Social rents from council
1,180
26.01%
Owns outright
956
21.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
523
11.53%
Other social rented
418
9.22%
Total households: 4,536

Property prices in Balderstone & Kirkholt

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £600,000.

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
Detached11£330,000
Flats7£105,000
Semi-Detached46£190,000
Terraced20£150,000

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

OL164PZ

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112ND

Laburnum Terrace

OL112DU

Telford Way

OL164RX

Shaw Road

OL112EB

Gerrard Street

OL112JF

Balderstone Road

OL112HQ

Hardy Close

OL164RD

Craiglands

OL112RD

Hill Top Drive

OL112NW

Queens Drive

OL112JR

Well Ith'Lane

OL112SB

Hill Top Drive

OL112RT

Ruskin Road

OL112RX

Curzon Road

OL111TQ

Eagle Technology Park

OL112BG

Conrad Cole Road

OL112WF

Salisbury Drive

OL111TR

Digby Road

OL112AH

Hornet Close

OL164GF

Ginnell Farm Avenue

OL164RA

Craiglands

OL112HF

Queen Victoria Street

OL112QX

Cavendish Road

OL112DE

Gisburn Drive

OL164QW

Meadowfield

OL112AY

Constable Drive

OL164SD

Marsden Close

OL111AG

Oldham Road

OL112EX

Burlington Street

OL112NN

Queensway

OL164PA

Oldham Road

OL111TJ

Queensway

OL112NB

Queensway

OL112AF

Hill Top Drive

OL112NR

Queensway

OL112AS

Constable Drive

OL112HB

Oldham Road

OL112EJ

Melbourne Close

OL112BU

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164PD

Cleveleys Avenue

OL112EL

Canberra Way

OL111AS

Anne Line Close

OL164GG

Ginnell Farm Avenue

OL164AG

Parkfield Close

OL111AL

William Henry Street

OL112BS

Oldham Road

OL164RF

Holly Street

OL112AD

Balderstone Road

OL164QU

Blackchapel Drive

OL111TX

Dean Court

OL112JX

Greenfield Street

OL112SF

Friars Crescent

OL112LF

Darley Road

OL112WE

Beaconsfield Road

OL164SF

Kenilworth Road

OL112HZ

Daventry Road

OL112JZ

Brow Street

OL112BN

Oldham Road

OL112SG

Friars Crescent

OL112EZ

Oldham Road

OL112EY

May Place

OL112EQ

Melbourne Road

OL112LA

Queensway

OL112JE

Daventry Road

OL112RN

Devonshire Road

OL111AZ

Healing Street

OL111AW

Wellfield Place

OL112DG

Mornington Road

OL111TU

Queensway

OL112LW

Daventry Road

OL112SD

Conrad Cole Road

OL112DW

Raneley Grove

OL112ES

Sutcliffe Place

OL26US

Thornham Court

OL111AD

Canal Street

OL164QX

Dodd Croft

OL164RW

Deanbank Drive

OL112SL

Queensway

OL112DD

Balderstone Road

OL111BH

Hurst Street

OL164QA

New Broad Lane

OL164RH

Oldham Road

OL112RB

Hill Top Drive

OL164PX

Fieldway

OL112RZ

Hill Top Drive

OL111SU

Dicken Green Lane

OL112JB

Tavistock Road

OL112RL

Hill Top Drive

OL111TN

Dicken Green Lane

OL164SG

Cliftonville Road

OL112RJ

Ruskin Road

OL111AY

Anne Line Close

OL112ED

Snowdon Street

OL112JG

The Strand

OL112DJ

Mornington Road

OL112BF

Fusilier Way

OL164PG

Broad Lane

OL112NF

Hartley Lane

OL112RY

Kildare Crescent

OL112JS

Calf Hey South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.