Postcode insights

OL11 2NR

Queensway

Balderstone & Kirkholt

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Detailed insights for OL11 2NR

Overview

Postcode OL11 2NR is located in a major urban area, within the Balderstone & Kirkholt ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Deeplish area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Deeplish has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Deeplish has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Deeplish is £35,620 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from OL11 2NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Deeplish near OL11 2NR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 2NR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Castleton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Castleton (Manchester)
1 mi

Rochdale

N/A

Walking directions to Rochdale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
1,764.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.76(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.53(+48%)
Public order
21.23(+110%)
Vehicle crime
16.51(+176%)
Shoplifting
11.79(+104%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
67.6%
Pakistani
61
21.25%
Other Asian
11
3.83%
Irish
6
2.09%
Other White
6
2.09%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
25.62%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.05%
Apprenticeship
23
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
58.99%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.79%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202520, Edinburgh Way, Rochdale, OL11 2NQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000
06 Mar 2026403, Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2LZTerracedLeasehold£110,000
22 May 2025405, Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2LZTerracedLeasehold£90,000
06 Aug 202531, Dunlop Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 2NGDetachedLeasehold£210,000
30 Apr 202512, Dunlop Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 2NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£196,000

Schools

In the OL11 2NR postcode area, located within Deeplish, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 2NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySandbrook Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAshfield Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCastleton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 2NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miQueensway186 Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 1TUWalking directions to Queensway
0.4 miTescoSilk Street, Rochdale, OL11 3ERWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miSparRochdale, OL11 3PTWalking directions to Spar

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 2NR, 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)DeeplishE02001146
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 015BE01005471
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 2NR

Is OL11 2NR (Deeplish) safe?

The area around OL11 2NR records about 127 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 2NR?

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

What schools are near OL11 2NR?

There are 13 schools close to OL11 2NR, including Sandbrook Community Primary School, Ashfield Valley Primary School (Good) and Castleton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 2NR?

The closest station to OL11 2NR is Castleton (Manchester), about 1,071 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 2NR?

OL11 2NR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,064 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 2NR (Deeplish) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL11 2NR 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).

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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.