Postcode OL11 1BL 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 169.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Balderstone Park.
Deeplish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Deeplish has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% 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.
The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from OL11 1BL.
Deeplish near OL11 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Balderstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Balderstone Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £297,500 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £190,000 | £249 |
| Terraced | 16 | £147,000 | £167 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,250 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 1BL.
In the OL11 1BL postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | Well I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Queensway | 186 Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 1TU | Walking directions to Queensway |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL11 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley-Louise Gilbert
Balderstone & Kirkholt - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL11 1BL records about 169 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.
The median sale price around OL11 1BL in Deeplish is £190,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL11 1BL, including Lowerplace Primary School (Good), Deeplish Primary Academy (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL11 1BL is Rochdale, about 707 m away.
OL11 1BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,655 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL11 1BL 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).
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.