Postcode OL11 2DJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £44,535 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Balderstone Park.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL11 2DJ.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL11 2DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2DJ.
In the OL11 2DJ postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mannings | Balderstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 2JF | Walking directions to Mannings |
| 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 2DJ, 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 2DJ 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 2DJ in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £190,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to OL11 2DJ, including Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good), Sandbrook Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL11 2DJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 424 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 2DJ 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.