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OL11 5NQ

Coal Bank Fold

Norden

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Detailed insights for OL11 5NQ

Overview

Postcode OL11 5NQ is located in an urban city, within the Norden area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hooley Bridge & Norden West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year. The median sale price in Norden is £280,000 (around £298 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,559 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hooley Bridge & Norden West near OL11 5NQ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
796.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.14(-67%)
Vehicle crime
9.1(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.89(-56%)
Burglary
7.28(+31%)
Other theft
5.46(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
386
91.9%
Pakistani
9
2.14%
Irish
5
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.71%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
40%
Level 3 (A level)
80
21.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.15%
Apprenticeship
35
9.59%
No qualifications
24
6.58%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
45.19%
Owns with a mortgage
85
40.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
11.06%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.4%
Social rents from council
1
0.48%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Norden

Median price: £280,000
Price per sq ft: £298
Sales (last 12 months): 169
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £365K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached77£351,250£304
Semi-Detached54£250,000£314
Terraced33£210,000£239
Flats5£170,000£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£83,000£141,500£165,000
2017£229,500£119,750£155,500£150,000
2018£264,000£125,000£154,000£146,500
2019£263,000£128,300£169,975£145,000
2020£282,000£126,000£185,000£131,000
2021£290,000£135,000£193,000£170,000
2022£338,000£125,000£227,750£172,500
2023£341,500£145,000£220,000£199,000
2024£350,000£150,000£235,000£186,000
2025£365,000£159,000£241,500£210,000
2026£365,000£170,000£256,250£211,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£133£197£159
2017£210£134£188£171
2018£213£182£198£178
2019£238£208£211£168
2020£246£154£231£157
2021£255£220£244£192
2022£274£203£293£204
2023£311£208£285£215
2024£298£221£302£205
2025£296£264£304£241
2026£312£240£327£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 20252, Coal Bank Fold, Rochdale, OL11 5NQTerracedLeasehold£290,000
02 Jul 202510, Coal Bank Fold, Rochdale, OL11 5NQTerracedLeasehold£250,000
14 Nov 202511, Naden View, Rochdale, OL11 5NNTerracedLeasehold£278,000
05 Sept 20258, Naden View, Rochdale, OL11 5NNTerracedLeasehold£300,000
02 Jul 2025Apartment 12, 2, Paperhouse Close, Rochdale, OL11 5LQFlatsLeasehold£159,000

Schools

In the OL11 5NQ postcode area, located within Hooley Bridge & Norden West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for OL11 5NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWhittaker Moss Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryNorden Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.9 miPrimaryBamford AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL11 5NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 5NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food645 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5XEWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,179
Band F£3,757
Band G£4,335
Band H£5,202

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

Local councillors

Paul Ellison

Norden - 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
WardNordenE05014044
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hooley Bridge & Norden WestE02001137
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 006DE01005571
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2008-03-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 5NQ

Is OL11 5NQ (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) safe?

The area around OL11 5NQ records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL11 5NQ?

The median sale price around OL11 5NQ in Norden is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 5NQ?

There are 5 schools close to OL11 5NQ, including Whittaker Moss Primary School (Good), Norden Primary Academy (Good) and Bamford Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OL11 5NQ?

OL11 5NQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,559 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 5NQ (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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