Postcode insights

OL11 3LU

Matthew Moss Lane

Castleton

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Detailed insights for OL11 3LU

Overview

Postcode OL11 3LU 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 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Castleton & Trub has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Castleton & Trub has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.5%

Approximately 24.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from OL11 3LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Castleton & Trub near OL11 3LU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 3LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Castleton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Castleton (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 3LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
2,402.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.52(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
25(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+32%)
Vehicle crime
11.9(+99%)
Public order
11.9(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
71.84%
Pakistani
27
13.11%
Bangladeshi
7
3.4%
African
5
2.43%
Other
5
2.43%
Total population: 206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
26.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
19.77%
Level 3 (A level)
30
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
34.69%
Owns with a mortgage
25
25.51%
Social rents from council
19
19.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
9.18%
Other social rented
5
5.1%
Total households: 98

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 3LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 3LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 202515, Ennerdale Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
21 Apr 202669, Crescent Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LGTerracedLeasehold£150,000
17 Oct 202576, Crescent Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
26 Sept 202589, Crescent Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LGTerracedLeasehold£132,000
22 Jul 202585, Crescent Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LGTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the OL11 3LU postcode area, located within Castleton & Trub, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 3LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryMatthew Moss High SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryMarland Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 3LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 3LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierBolton Road, Rochdale, OL11 4QXWalking directions to Premier

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 3LU, 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 017FE01005481
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 3LU

Is OL11 3LU (Castleton & Trub) safe?

The area around OL11 3LU records about 98 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 3LU?

The median sale price around OL11 3LU 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 3LU?

There are 6 schools close to OL11 3LU, including Matthew Moss High School, Marland Hill Community Primary School (Good) and St Edward's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 3LU?

The closest station to OL11 3LU is Castleton (Manchester), about 1,247 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 3LU?

OL11 3LU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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