Postcode insights

OL11 3JU

Eskdale Avenue

Castleton

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Detailed insights for OL11 3JU

Overview

Postcode OL11 3JU 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 very high crime levels, with around 143.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Castleton & Trub has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,853 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Castleton & Trub has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% 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 253 ft away from OL11 3JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Castleton & Trub near OL11 3JU 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 3JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Castleton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Castleton (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 3JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
6,521.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.93(+20%)
Public order
25.5(+152%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.82(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.61(-2%)
Vehicle crime
17(+184%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
60.26%
Pakistani
80
26.49%
Other
7
2.32%
Irish
6
1.99%
African
5
1.66%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
24.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
22.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.56%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
35.83%
Owns outright
36
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.17%
Social rents from council
12
10%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.67%
Total households: 120

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 3JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 3JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 20258, Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 3JUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000
01 Jul 2025119, Bolton Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LPTerracedFreehold£104,000
18 Jun 2025123, Bolton Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LPTerracedFreehold£135,000
27 Mar 20268, Marland Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 3LNTerracedFreehold£150,000
12 Dec 20252, Marland Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 3LNTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the OL11 3JU postcode area, located within Castleton & Trub, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 3JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMatthew Moss High SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryMarland Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBrimrod Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 3JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierBolton Road, Rochdale, OL11 4QXWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTescoSilk Street, Rochdale, OL11 3ERWalking directions to Tesco

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 3JU, 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 017EE01005480
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 3JU

Is OL11 3JU (Castleton & Trub) safe?

The area around OL11 3JU records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3JU?

The median sale price around OL11 3JU 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 3JU?

There are 8 schools close to OL11 3JU, including Matthew Moss High School, Marland Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Brimrod Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 3JU?

The closest station to OL11 3JU is Castleton (Manchester), about 1,145 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 3JU?

OL11 3JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,853 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 3JU (Castleton & Trub) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 3JU 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.