Postcode OL11 2JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Balderstone & Kirkholt ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Kingsway area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,360 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Balderstone Park.
Kingsway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,190 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsway has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,360 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from OL11 2JQ.
Kingsway near OL11 2JQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| 0.7 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2JQ.
In the OL11 2JQ postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Well I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BL | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 2JQ, 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 2JQ records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2JQ in Kingsway is £190,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OL11 2JQ, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone (Good), Lowerplace Primary School (Good) and Kingsway Park High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL11 2JQ is Rochdale, about 969 m away.
OL11 2JQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,190 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 2JQ 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.