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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 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

OL112LP

Hartley Lane

OL164PB

Crompton Avenue

OL112EE

Nevis Street

OL112JD

Kirkway

OL112DY

Hill Top Drive

OL112LQ

Datchett Terrace

OL111AP

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL111AE

Fletcher Street

OL112JH

Dobbin Drive

OL112LU

Avoncliffe Close

OL112QT

Gainsborough Drive

OL112BP

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112NP

Queens Drive

OL112JT

Platting Lane

OL112DH

Kew Road

OL111BB

Well Ith'Lane

OL112DA

Balderstone Road

OL164QG

Midgley Drive

OL164QB

Waddington Fold

OL112NE

Lowther Road

OL112BA

Thornham New Road

OL112DQ

Gladstone Crescent

OL112DF

Great Gates Road

OL164RY

Oldham Road

OL111AR

Wellfield Place

OL112JA

Aldwych

OL111TW

Dicken Green

OL164RG

Culvert Street

OL164SW

Apple Tree Way

OL112HD

Platting Lane

OL112LG

Dalmeny Terrace

OL164QP

Hurst Meadow

OL111AX

Well Street

OL164GE

Strawberry Close

OL112DN

Great Gates Road

OL164PF

Kensington Place

OL112RA

Hogarth Road

OL112NH

Queensway

OL112RR

Romney Avenue

OL164GB

Dairy House Close

OL164RZ

Ash Grove

OL112BT

Tandle Hill Terrace

OL164FU

Will Hill Close

OL112QU

Gainsborough Drive

OL112HE

Queen Victoria Street

OL112HN

Queen Victoria Street

OL112BB

Stubbs Road

OL112RW

Cumberland Road

OL112HY

Daventry Way

OL112NA

Queensway

OL112DR

Ludgate Road

OL112EG

Perth Road

OL111TT

Denver Road

OL112WG

Rosebery Close

OL112NG

Dunlop Avenue

OL112DX

Hill Top Drive

OL164PE

Oldham Road

OL112SE

Kildare Crescent

OL112RU

Curzon Road

OL111AF

Oldham Road

OL112RP

Cumberland Road

OL112HW

Great Gates Close

OL112HR

Great Gates Road

OL111AN

Wellfield Place

OL112EF

Perth Road

OL112HT

Moorside

OL164RL

Parkfield Street

OL112BH

Hackle Drive

OL112HA

Harvard Street

OL112DB

Balderstone Road

OL112AW

Oldham Road

OL112AQ

Wasp Avenue

OL112HX

Moorside

OL112AX

Fairlands View

OL112LE

Queensway

OL112UR

Yew Tree Close

OL112RH

Romney Avenue

OL164RQ

Badger Lane

OL112WJ

Palmerston Way

OL111AB

Canal Street

OL112DL

Arkwright Way

OL111BD

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164RE

Oldham Road

OL111TS

Denholme Road

OL112RE

Ruskin Road

OL112EH

Hill Top Drive

OL111TL

Green Bridge Close

OL112BL

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112DP

Great Gates Road

OL164QF

Nall Gate

OL112HS

Moorcroft

OL164SQ

Shaw Road

OL164RN

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112AT

Oldham Road

OL164SB

Ferndale Avenue

OL164QR

Badger Close

OL112LT

Summerset Avenue

OL112AU

Fairlands Street

OL112AG

Hill Top Drive

OL112LL

Darlington Road

Data Sources

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