Postcode insights

OL11 5RE

Swallow Drive

Bamford

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Detailed insights for OL11 5RE

Overview

Postcode OL11 5RE is located in a major urban area, within the Bamford ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Norden East & Bagslate Moor area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £54,429 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Norden East & Bagslate Moor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Norden East & Bagslate Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £54,429 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Norden East & Bagslate Moor near OL11 5RE 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
1,697.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
25.46(+360%)
Vehicle crime
17.94(+199%)
Other theft
12.15(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.57(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
70.69%
Pakistani
72
20.69%
Other White
17
4.89%
Bangladeshi
4
1.15%
Indian
3
0.86%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
37.97%
No qualifications
56
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.14%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
63.89%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.25%
Other social rented
1
0.69%
Other forms of private rent
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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 5RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 202521, Swallow Drive, Rochdale, OL11 5REDetachedFreehold£320,000
07 Nov 20251, Fulmar Gardens, Rochdale, OL11 5RBDetachedFreehold£323,000
11 Dec 202516, Sandpiper Close, Rochdale, OL11 5QDDetachedLeasehold£385,000
11 Dec 202516, Sandpiper Close, Rochdale, OL11 5QDDetachedFreehold£385,000
31 Mar 20255, Winchester Close, Rochdale, OL11 5NEDetachedLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the OL11 5RE postcode area, located within Norden East & Bagslate Moor, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 5RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBamford AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableRedwoodCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCaldershaw Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 5RE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 5RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressNorden Road, Rochdale, OL11 5PNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodBagslate Moor Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5XJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 5RE, 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)Norden East & Bagslate MoorE02001138
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 007DE01005574
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 5RE

Is OL11 5RE (Norden East & Bagslate Moor) safe?

The area around OL11 5RE records about 86 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL11 5RE?

The median sale price around OL11 5RE in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £265,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 5RE?

There are 7 schools close to OL11 5RE, including Bamford Academy (Good), Redwood (Good) and Caldershaw Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL11 5RE?

OL11 5RE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 5RE (Norden East & Bagslate Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

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