Postcode OL11 2WJ 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 level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Balderstone Park.
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.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high crime rate.
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.
The average income of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £38,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from OL11 2WJ.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL11 2WJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Balderstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Balderstone Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £534,600.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £299,123 |
| Flats | 4 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £149,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balderstone & Kirkholt
In the OL11 2WJ postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Well I' Th' Lane, Rochdale, OL11 1BL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Queensway | Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2LJ | Walking directions to Queensway |
| 0.5 mi | Mannings | Balderstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 2JF | Walking directions to Mannings |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.