Postcode insights

OL11 5BA

Willbutts Lane

Spotland & Falinge

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Detailed insights for OL11 5BA

Overview

Postcode OL11 5BA is located in a major urban area, within the Spotland & Falinge ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Spotland Bridge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 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 Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Denehurst Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Spotland Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Spotland Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.2%

Approximately 43.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from OL11 5BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Spotland Bridge near OL11 5BA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 5BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDenehurst ParkLargeWalking directions to Denehurst Park

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
4,029.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.31(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.59(+37%)
Vehicle crime
22.07(+268%)
Burglary
15.76(+184%)
Shoplifting
12.61(+118%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
78.7%
Pakistani
11
5.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
4.63%
Other Asian
6
2.78%
Arab
5
2.31%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
33.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
26
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
35.59%
Owns outright
24
20.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.64%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.25%
Social rents from council
9
7.63%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Spotland & Falinge

Median price£167,975
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £206K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £414,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spotland & Falinge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£375,000£286
Semi-Detached27£200,000£207
Terraced51£152,000£190
Flats2£115,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spotland & Falinge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,475£51,500£100,000£90,400
2017£222,500£39,000£112,000£81,500
2018£247,500£54,000£144,000£94,250
2019£220,750£118,250£169,500£95,000
2020£250,000£115,000£127,000£105,000
2021£258,750£100,000£157,750£120,000
2022£295,000£91,250£164,000£136,500
2023£290,000£107,500£182,500£138,000
2024£320,000£78,500£200,000£150,000
2025£353,750£107,800£189,500£149,000
2026£315,000£235,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£109£128£108
2017£186£45£125£94
2018£207£109£136£110
2019£229£168£157£116
2020£253£160£152£119
2021£241£129£174£134
2022£270£158£202£148
2023£252£167£194£176
2024£253£154£216£167
2025£282£212£209£182
2026£308£235£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spotland & Falinge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025179, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AFTerracedLeasehold£125,000
27 Jun 2025181, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AFTerracedLeasehold£116,000
08 Dec 20255, Number 1 Court, Willbutts Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5AZOtherFreehold£285,000
15 Aug 2025200, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
13 Feb 2025199, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5BBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£201,500

Schools

In the OL11 5BA postcode area, located within Spotland Bridge, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 5BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMeanwood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOulder Hill Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableRedwoodCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 5BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 5BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodEdenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCo-op FoodBrotherod Hall Road, Rochdale, OL12 7EAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTesco ExpressEdenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7PDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carl Faulkner

Spotland & Falinge - 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
WardSpotland & FalingeE05014049
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Spotland BridgeE02001140
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 009DE01005591
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 5BA

Is OL11 5BA (Spotland Bridge) safe?

The area around OL11 5BA records about 97 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL11 5BA?

The median sale price around OL11 5BA in Spotland Bridge is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 5BA?

There are 12 schools close to OL11 5BA, including Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School (Good), Oulder Hill Leadership Academy and Redwood (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL11 5BA?

OL11 5BA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 5BA (Spotland Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 5BA is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Faulkner (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.