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Balderstone & Kirkholt

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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 very 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
9/10
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
66.49(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.82(+103%)
Public order
25.19(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.7(+164%)
Vehicle crime
21.87(+263%)
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £179,950 in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £465,000.

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
Detached16£260,998
Flats6£105,000
Semi-Detached49£190,000
Terraced20£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

OL111AP

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112LA

Queensway

OL112DJ

Mornington Road

OL112DL

Arkwright Way

OL112DR

Ludgate Road

OL112HP

Rhodes Crescent

OL164QB

Waddington Fold

OL111AR

Wellfield Place

OL111AU

Well Ith'Lane

OL111TN

Dicken Green Lane

OL112ED

Snowdon Street

OL112HF

Queen Victoria Street

OL26UR

Pit Lane

OL112BF

Fusilier Way

OL112DW

Raneley Grove

OL112SG

Friars Crescent

OL112WE

Beaconsfield Road

OL164PD

Cleveleys Avenue

OL164RQ

Badger Lane

OL112EH

Hill Top Drive

OL111TS

Denholme Road

OL111TP

Queensway

OL112DF

Great Gates Road

OL164PX

Fieldway

OL111AB

Canal Street

OL111TR

Digby Road

OL112NL

Hartley Lane

OL112RP

Cumberland Road

OL112RU

Curzon Road

OL164PA

Oldham Road

OL164SG

Cliftonville Road

OL111AW

Wellfield Place

OL112EA

Caesar Street

OL112HN

Queen Victoria Street

OL112HX

Moorside

OL112LR

Hartley Lane

OL112RB

Hill Top Drive

OL112RW

Cumberland Road

OL112SB

Hill Top Drive

OL112JE

Daventry Road

OL112BT

Tandle Hill Terrace

OL112JF

Balderstone Road

OL112JR

Well Ith'Lane

OL112NQ

Edinburgh Way

OL112WJ

Palmerston Way

OL164PF

Kensington Place

OL112EJ

Melbourne Close

OL112NA

Queensway

OL112NP

Queens Drive

OL164RW

Deanbank Drive

OL111AE

Fletcher Street

OL164RZ

Ash Grove

OL26US

Thornham Court

OL112BE

Lowry Way

OL112ES

Sutcliffe Place

OL112EX

Burlington Street

OL112JH

Dobbin Drive

OL112LT

Summerset Avenue

OL112WG

Rosebery Close

OL164GE

Strawberry Close

OL164SJ

St James Close

OL112HT

Moorside

OL164QF

Nall Gate

OL164SH

Shaw Road

OL112AF

Hill Top Drive

OL112BH

Hackle Drive

OL112RR

Romney Avenue

OL112DN

Great Gates Road

OL112ER

Oldham Road

OL164RA

Craiglands

OL164RH

Oldham Road

OL164SA

Langdale Avenue

OL112AS

Constable Drive

OL111TW

Dicken Green

OL112AQ

Wasp Avenue

OL112JT

Platting Lane

OL164RL

Parkfield Street

OL111AG

Oldham Road

OL112DB

Balderstone Road

OL112BU

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112JQ

Calf Hey South

OL112RA

Hogarth Road

OL164RD

Craiglands

OL111BD

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL111SU

Dicken Green Lane

OL112DA

Balderstone Road

OL112EY

May Place

OL112NN

Queensway

OL112EL

Canberra Way

OL112JA

Aldwych

OL112NG

Dunlop Avenue

OL164QU

Blackchapel Drive

OL111BL

Well I' Th' Lane

OL112AE

Balderstone Road

OL111AF

Oldham Road

OL112BD

Lowry Way

OL112JZ

Brow Street

OL112RS

Curzon Road

OL164SF

Kenilworth Road

OL111AS

Anne Line Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.