Postcode OL11 4EE 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 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mandale Park.
Spotland Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Spotland Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from OL11 4EE.
Spotland Bridge near OL11 4EE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mandale Park | Large | Walking directions to Mandale Park |
| 0.5 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £385,000 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £260,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 26 | £167,500 | £202 |
| Flats | 15 | £115,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 4EE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 279A, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EE | Flats | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 13, Chadwick Street, Rochdale, OL11 5HD | Terraced | Leasehold | £77,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 16, Corporation Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EU | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 14, Malvern Street East, Rochdale, OL11 5EZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 26, Malvern Street East, Rochdale, OL11 5EZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £131,000 |
In the OL11 4EE postcode area, located within Spotland Bridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 4EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Mellor Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL11 4EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Jennifer Smith
Bamford - Elected 7 May 2026
Elsie Blundell
Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL11 4EE records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around OL11 4EE in Spotland Bridge is £265,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to OL11 4EE, including Rochdale Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Beech House School and Spotland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL11 4EE is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,117 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL11 4EE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,741 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 4EE 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).
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.