Postcode insights

OL11 1AW

Wellfield Place

Balderstone & Kirkholt

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Detailed insights for OL11 1AW

Overview

Postcode OL11 1AW is located in a major urban area, within the Balderstone & Kirkholt ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Deeplish area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Deeplish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Deeplish has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.8%

Approximately 37.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from OL11 1AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Deeplish near OL11 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 1AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rochdale

N/A

Walking directions to Rochdale
0.4 mi

Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
6,104.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.89(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.85(+94%)
Vehicle crime
24.48(+309%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.75(+131%)
Public order
18.26(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
35.59%
Pakistani
101
29.71%
African
29
8.53%
Arab
16
4.71%
White and Black African (mixed)
15
4.41%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
30.74%
No qualifications
67
26.07%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.23%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
56.3%
Other social rented
45
33.33%
Owns outright
6
4.44%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Balderstone & Kirkholt

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £238K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£297,500£303
Semi-Detached42£190,000£249
Terraced16£147,000£167
Flats6£101,250£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balderstone & Kirkholt

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,950£50,000£143,500£80,500
2017£254,475£73,000£130,000£78,000
2018£187,000£75,000£116,995£89,950
2019£230,000£53,500£121,995£100,000
2020£192,995£73,550£132,498£92,500
2021£207,995£79,250£147,998£108,750
2022£244,995£92,750£181,498£135,000
2023£252,995£96,250£194,498£135,000
2024£277,623£90,000£200,000£130,000
2025£330,000£103,500£190,000£150,000
2026£297,500£200,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£72£171£96
2017£199£105£145£89
2018£182£116£145£100
2019£209£87£156£115
2020£203£105£169£123
2021£235£127£202£136
2022£266£118£242£164
2023£296£162£262£139
2024£295£108£232£165
2025£301£156£248£175
2026£304£262£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 1AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 1AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202524, Hurst Street, Rochdale, OL11 1BHTerracedLeasehold£90,000
22 Apr 202626, Well Street, Rochdale, OL11 1AXTerracedLeasehold£65,000
08 Apr 202632, Well Street, Rochdale, OL11 1AXTerracedLeasehold£103,000
11 Mar 202624, Well Street, Rochdale, OL11 1AXTerracedLeasehold£120,000
19 Dec 202518, Well Street, Rochdale, OL11 1AXTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the OL11 1AW postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 1AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLowerplace Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDeeplish Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 1AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 1AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandWell I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BLWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL11 1AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashley-Louise Gilbert

Balderstone & Kirkholt - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DeeplishE02001146
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 015EE01005564
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 1AW

Is OL11 1AW (Deeplish) safe?

The area around OL11 1AW records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OL11 1AW?

The median sale price around OL11 1AW in Deeplish is £190,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 1AW?

There are 13 schools close to OL11 1AW, including Lowerplace Primary School (Good), Deeplish Primary Academy (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 1AW?

The closest station to OL11 1AW is Rochdale, about 622 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 1AW?

OL11 1AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 1AW (Deeplish) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL11 1AW is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashley-Louise Gilbert (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.