Postcode insights

OL11 2LS

Platting Lane

Balderstone & Kirkholt

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Detailed insights for OL11 2LS

Overview

Postcode OL11 2LS 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, in line with 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from OL11 2LS.

Flood risk

Low

Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL11 2LS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 2LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rochdale

N/A

Walking directions to Rochdale
0.6 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 2LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBalderstone ParkMediumWalking directions to Balderstone Park

Area Profile

Population
422
Population density
3,747.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.41(+159%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.46(-2%)
Vehicle crime
22.1(+269%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.68(+97%)
Public order
15.47(+53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
75.94%
Pakistani
26
6.13%
Other White
23
5.42%
Other
14
3.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.59%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
26.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
79
25.48%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
34.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
28.8%
Owns outright
29
15.18%
Social rents from council
27
14.14%
Other social rented
7
3.66%
Total households: 191

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20258, Brow Street, Rochdale, OL11 2JZTerracedFreehold£100,000
23 May 202579, Well Ith Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2JRTerracedFreehold£124,990
13 May 202537, Greenfield Street, Rochdale, OL11 2JXTerracedFreehold£122,500
15 Aug 202521, Harvard Street, Rochdale, OL11 2HATerracedLeasehold£131,000
08 Aug 20253, Harvard Street, Rochdale, OL11 2HATerracedLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the OL11 2LS postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 2LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, BalderstoneVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLowerplace Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDeeplish Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 2LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandWell I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BLWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miQueensway186 Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 1TUWalking directions to Queensway

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 2LS, 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 016BE01005465
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 2LS

Is OL11 2LS (Balderstone & Kirkholt) safe?

The area around OL11 2LS records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2LS?

The median sale price around OL11 2LS 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 2LS?

There are 13 schools close to OL11 2LS, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone (Good), Lowerplace Primary School (Good) and Deeplish Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 2LS?

The closest station to OL11 2LS is Rochdale, about 939 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 2LS?

OL11 2LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,480 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL11 2LS 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.