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OL11 2NW

Queens Drive

Balderstone & Kirkholt

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Overview

Postcode OL11 2NW 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 Castleton (Manchester), about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
55.1%
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

55.1%

Approximately 55.1% 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 208 ft away from OL11 2NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL11 2NW 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 2NW
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
193
Population density
3,344.9 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
93
48.95%
Pakistani
40
21.05%
African
25
13.16%
Other White
8
4.21%
Other
6
3.16%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
26.28%
Level 3 (A level)
20
12.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
10.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
48.31%
Owns outright
14
15.73%
Owns with a mortgage
12
13.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
11.24%
Other social rented
6
6.74%
Total households: 89

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2NW
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 Mar 202581, Cavendish Road, Rochdale, OL11 2QXTerracedFreehold£150,000
06 Aug 202531, Dunlop Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 2NGDetachedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the OL11 2NW postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAshfield Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHoly Family Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 2NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miQueensway186 Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 1TUWalking directions to Queensway
0.5 miTescoSilk Street, Rochdale, OL11 3ERWalking directions to Tesco
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 2NW, 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 2NW

Is OL11 2NW (Balderstone & Kirkholt) safe?

The area around OL11 2NW 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 2NW?

The median sale price around OL11 2NW 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 2NW?

There are 13 schools close to OL11 2NW, including Sandbrook Community Primary School, Ashfield Valley Primary School (Good) and Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 2NW?

The closest station to OL11 2NW is Castleton (Manchester), about 1,085 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 2NW?

OL11 2NW 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 2NW (Balderstone & Kirkholt) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL11 2NW 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.