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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 89 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-Detached47£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

OL112AU

Fairlands Street

OL112AX

Fairlands View

OL112BL

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112HB

Oldham Road

OL112ND

Laburnum Terrace

OL112RL

Hill Top Drive

OL164GF

Ginnell Farm Avenue

OL164PZ

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL111BA

Schofield Street

OL112AG

Hill Top Drive

OL112LF

Darley Road

OL112QU

Gainsborough Drive

OL111AY

Anne Line Close

OL111TU

Queensway

OL111TZ

Dacre Road

OL112JG

The Strand

OL164SD

Marsden Close

OL164RB

Seymour Grove

OL112BA

Thornham New Road

OL112BG

Conrad Cole Road

OL112DD

Balderstone Road

OL112DG

Mornington Road

OL112DH

Kew Road

OL112QX

Cavendish Road

OL112SE

Kildare Crescent

OL164QP

Hurst Meadow

OL112EF

Perth Road

OL164PG

Broad Lane

OL164QW

Meadowfield

OL164RG

Culvert Street

OL112EQ

Melbourne Road

OL112HD

Platting Lane

OL112HZ

Daventry Road

OL112NR

Queensway

OL112NW

Queens Drive

OL112RT

Ruskin Road

OL164GG

Ginnell Farm Avenue

OL164RX

Shaw Road

OL112RE

Ruskin Road

OL164QG

Midgley Drive

OL112BN

Oldham Road

OL112AL

Oldham Road

OL112EG

Perth Road

OL112SL

Queensway

OL112AH

Hornet Close

OL112DQ

Gladstone Crescent

OL111AD

Canal Street

OL111TX

Dean Court

OL112HY

Daventry Way

OL112RZ

Hill Top Drive

OL164PH

Turnhill Road

OL164QA

New Broad Lane

OL112DZ

Everest Street

OL112LL

Darlington Road

OL112RD

Hill Top Drive

OL112UR

Yew Tree Close

OL111TT

Denver Road

OL112DP

Great Gates Road

OL112RX

Curzon Road

OL112SH

Balderstone Road

OL164RE

Oldham Road

OL112DE

Gisburn Drive

OL112EE

Nevis Street

OL112WF

Salisbury Drive

OL164RN

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL164SW

Apple Tree Way

OL112EZ

Oldham Road

OL112HA

Harvard Street

OL112JS

Calf Hey South

OL112RN

Devonshire Road

OL164FU

Will Hill Close

OL164RT

Gilbrook Way

OL111AX

Well Street

OL112AT

Oldham Road

OL112RJ

Ruskin Road

OL164SB

Ferndale Avenue

OL112LJ

Queensway

OL164PE

Oldham Road

OL164SE

Oldham Road

OL111TQ

Eagle Technology Park

OL112HR

Great Gates Road

OL112LQ

Datchett Terrace

OL112RY

Kildare Crescent

OL164GB

Dairy House Close

OL164QR

Badger Close

OL111TL

Green Bridge Close

OL112BP

Balderstone & Kirkholt

OL112LG

Dalmeny Terrace

OL112NH

Queensway

OL112LU

Avoncliffe Close

OL112QS

Curzon Road

OL164RU

Sunhill Close

OL111TJ

Queensway

OL111BB

Well Ith'Lane

OL112AZ

Oldham Road

OL112DY

Hill Top Drive

OL112LH

Dacre Road

OL111AZ

Healing Street

OL112DX

Hill Top Drive

OL112HE

Queen Victoria Street

Data Sources

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