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OL11 2LJ

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Balderstone & Kirkholt

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Detailed insights for OL11 2LJ

Overview

Postcode OL11 2LJ 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 average crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 Rochdale, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Balderstone Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Balderstone & Kirkholt has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £44,535 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from OL11 2LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL11 2LJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 2LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 2LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBalderstone ParkMediumWalking directions to Balderstone Park

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
5,555.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.35(+25%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.35(-40%)
Public order
8.63(-15%)
Burglary
8.13(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
58.2%
Pakistani
128
28.76%
African
12
2.7%
Other White
10
2.25%
Other
10
2.25%
Total population: 445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
24.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
22.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
27.74%
Social rents from council
36
26.28%
Owns outright
33
24.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.41%
Other social rented
8
5.84%
Total households: 137

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20261, Daventry Road, Rochdale, OL11 2LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
03 Oct 202510, Daventry Road, Rochdale, OL11 2LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
28 Feb 202564, Darlington Road, Rochdale, OL11 2LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
23 Oct 202521, Dean Court, Rochdale, OL11 1TXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
07 Oct 202511, Dean Court, Rochdale, OL11 1TXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the OL11 2LJ postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 2LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySandbrook Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryAshfield Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BalderstoneVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 2LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miQueensway186 Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 1TUWalking directions to Queensway
0.4 miIcelandWell I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BLWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miManningsBalderstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 2JFWalking directions to Mannings

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 2LJ, 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)Balderstone & KirkholtE02001147
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 016AE01005464
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 2LJ

Is OL11 2LJ (Balderstone & Kirkholt) safe?

The area around OL11 2LJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2LJ?

The median sale price around OL11 2LJ in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £190,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 2LJ?

There are 14 schools close to OL11 2LJ, including Sandbrook Community Primary School, Ashfield Valley Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 2LJ?

The closest station to OL11 2LJ is Rochdale, about 1,114 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 2LJ?

OL11 2LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 2LJ (Balderstone & Kirkholt) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL11 2LJ 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.