Postcode OL11 2AL is located in a major urban area, within the Balderstone & Kirkholt ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Balderstone & Kirkholt area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £44,535 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Balderstone Park.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £44,535 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from OL11 2AL.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL11 2AL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 1 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Balderstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Balderstone Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Balderstone & Kirkholt
In the OL11 2AL postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Well I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Mannings | Balderstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 2JF | Walking directions to Mannings |
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 2AL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.