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OL11 2QQ

Harp Industrial Estate

Castleton

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Detailed insights for OL11 2QQ

Overview

Postcode OL11 2QQ is located in a major urban area, within the Castleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Castleton & Trub area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castleton & Trub is £38,819 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Castleton & Trub has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Castleton & Trub has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Castleton & Trub is £38,819 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from OL11 2QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Castleton & Trub near OL11 2QQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 2QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Castleton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Castleton (Manchester)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
1,068.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.34(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.89(+5%)
Vehicle crime
15.74(+163%)
Burglary
13.85(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.34(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
82.51%
Other White
10
3.3%
Pakistani
7
2.31%
Other Asian
7
2.31%
Irish
6
1.98%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
26.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.52%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
27.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.64%
Social rents from council
26
19.4%
Owns outright
25
18.66%
Other social rented
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Castleton

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £222K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Castleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£275,000£296
Semi-Detached35£205,000£238
Terraced55£150,000£188
Flats5£116,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,000£75,000£140,000£82,375
2017£177,500£55,000£126,750£94,500
2018£175,000£72,000£128,500£86,750
2019£226,250£65,000£142,000£86,500
2020£220,000£86,250£138,000£101,250
2021£238,500£83,000£157,775£119,000
2022£268,750£106,750£170,000£126,500
2023£309,995£95,000£194,750£125,500
2024£285,000£125,000£201,500£128,000
2025£275,000£109,000£205,000£145,000
2026£330,000£88,500£225,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£99£166£111
2017£168£125£148£118
2018£180£94£144£116
2019£186£129£155£112
2020£198£140£168£117
2021£207£132£182£143
2022£255£170£207£153
2023£280£184£237£160
2024£281£194£242£164
2025£287£162£238£176
2026£281£168£255£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202645, Alder Road, Rochdale, OL11 2PPTerracedFreehold£200,000
10 Jul 202521, Alder Road, Rochdale, OL11 2PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£86,000
17 Sept 2025Unit 3, Sherwood Industrial Park, Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2NUOtherFreehold£1,200,000
15 Aug 202515, Malcolm Street, Rochdale, OL11 2NXTerracedLeasehold£104,000
15 Aug 20254, Malcolm Street, Rochdale, OL11 2NXTerracedLeasehold£146,000

Schools

In the OL11 2QQ postcode area, located within Castleton & Trub, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 2QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCastleton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 2QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodRochdale, OL11 2ARWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Jones

Castleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Elsie Blundell

Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyHeywood and Middleton NorthE14001286
WardCastletonE05014035
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castleton & TrubE02001148
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 017CE01005478
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 2QQ

Is OL11 2QQ (Castleton & Trub) safe?

The area around OL11 2QQ records about 94 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.

What is the average house price near OL11 2QQ?

The median sale price around OL11 2QQ in Castleton & Trub is £170,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 2QQ?

There are 9 schools close to OL11 2QQ, including Castleton Primary School (Requires improvement), St Edward's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 2QQ?

The closest station to OL11 2QQ is Castleton (Manchester), about 440 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 2QQ?

OL11 2QQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 2QQ (Castleton & Trub) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 2QQ is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Jones (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.