Postcode insights

OL11 4BU

Half Acre Drive

Bamford

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Detailed insights for OL11 4BU

Overview

Postcode OL11 4BU is located in a major urban area, within the Bamford ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Spotland Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mandale Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Spotland Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Spotland Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL11 4BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Spotland Bridge near OL11 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 4BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMandale ParkLargeWalking directions to Mandale Park

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
2,103.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.95(+47%)
Vehicle crime
29.3(+389%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.47(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.64(+185%)
Public order
15.87(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
65.9%
Pakistani
38
17.51%
Bangladeshi
12
5.53%
African
9
4.15%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.84%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
37.57%
No qualifications
55
30.39%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.87%
Total 16+ residents: 181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
69.07%
Owns with a mortgage
20
20.62%
Other social rented
4
4.12%
Social rents from council
3
3.09%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.06%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Bamford

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £386K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Bamford area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bamford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£385,000£299
Semi-Detached23£260,000£265
Terraced26£167,500£202
Flats15£115,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bamford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bamford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348,000£77,500£146,000£82,000
2017£310,000£79,000£154,500£100,000
2018£288,000£96,000£175,000£110,000
2019£326,000£248,250£182,000£103,000
2020£360,000£120,500£218,750£117,000
2021£368,876£88,500£220,000£130,000
2022£422,500£156,000£262,500£147,275
2023£446,000£149,000£251,000£143,000
2024£374,000£97,500£260,000£162,750
2025£386,250£125,250£265,000£170,000
2026£373,000£87,250£260,475£171,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bamford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bamford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£158£140£100
2017£201£143£150£123
2018£195£136£183£132
2019£231£156£201£126
2020£234£157£217£131
2021£254£158£230£160
2022£279£185£268£185
2023£293£190£243£197
2024£289£173£249£183
2025£285£209£272£201
2026£299£216£236£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bamford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 4BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 4BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202529, Half Acre Drive, Rochdale, OL11 4BUDetachedFreehold£625,000
12 Feb 202515, Linnet Hill, Rochdale, OL11 4DADetachedLeasehold£380,000
09 Sept 2025Half Acre House Residential Care Home, Roch Valley Way, Rochdale, OL11 4DBOtherFreehold£1,000,000
05 Sept 202512, Rossmere Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 4BTDetachedFreehold£590,000
20 Feb 202615, Bamford Court, Rochdale, OL11 4BXFlatsLeasehold£92,000

Schools

In the OL11 4BU postcode area, located within Spotland Bridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 4BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMarland Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOulder Hill Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableRedwoodCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 4BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 4BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4DGWalking directions to Londis

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 4BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Jennifer Smith

Bamford - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

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
WardBamfordE05014034
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Spotland BridgeE02001140
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 009EE01005592
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 4BU

Is OL11 4BU (Spotland Bridge) safe?

The area around OL11 4BU records about 158 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL11 4BU?

The median sale price around OL11 4BU in Spotland Bridge is £265,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 4BU?

There are 13 schools close to OL11 4BU, including Marland Hill Community Primary School (Good), Oulder Hill Leadership Academy and Redwood (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL11 4BU?

OL11 4BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 4BU (Spotland Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 4BU is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Jennifer Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.