Postcode insights

OL11 5HG

Meadowcroft Lane

Bamford

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Detailed insights for OL11 5HG

Overview

Postcode OL11 5HG is located in a major urban area, within the Bamford ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Springfield Park area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springfield Park is £52,915 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Springfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Springfield Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Springfield Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Springfield Park is £52,915 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL11 5HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Springfield Park near OL11 5HG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL11 5HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Springfield Park

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
2,489.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.7(-53%)
Burglary
15.08(+172%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-34%)
Vehicle crime
4.59(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.28(-82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
42.75%
Pakistani
176
42.51%
Bangladeshi
16
3.86%
Indian
15
3.62%
Other Asian
10
2.42%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
49.58%
No qualifications
54
15.3%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.67%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
59.03%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.03%
Social rents from council
2
1.39%
Other social rented
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 2025Apartment 2, Meadowcroft House, 3, Meadowcroft Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5HGFlatsLeasehold£145,000
21 Feb 20255, Meadowcroft Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5HNDetachedFreehold£1,100,000
20 Feb 2026743, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4AYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
21 Nov 20251, Bamford Way, Rochdale, OL11 5NASemi-DetachedLeasehold£540,000
11 Aug 202531, Bamford Way, Rochdale, OL11 5NADetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the OL11 5HG postcode area, located within Springfield Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 5HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBamford AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNot applicableRedwoodCommunity special school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryOulder Hill Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 5HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 5HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressNorden Road, Rochdale, OL11 5PNWalking 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 5HG, 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)Springfield ParkE02001142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 011CE01005576
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 5HG

Is OL11 5HG (Springfield Park) safe?

The area around OL11 5HG records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near OL11 5HG?

The median sale price around OL11 5HG in Springfield Park is £265,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 5HG?

There are 9 schools close to OL11 5HG, including Bamford Academy (Good), Redwood (Good) and Oulder Hill Leadership Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL11 5HG?

OL11 5HG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 5HG (Springfield Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 5HG 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.