Great Gates Road is in Kirkholt, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2DN is located in the Balderstone & Kirkholt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Gates Road, Kirkholt, Rochdale, OL11 2DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2DL, OL11 2DW, OL11 2DB, OL11 2DG, OL11 2DA, OL11 2DP, OL11 2DJ, OL11 2DF, OL11 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 2DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 52% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL11 2DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 22.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.6% | 46.8% | 14.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 27% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL11 2DN this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 33.2% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.7% | 69.4% | -22.3% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 75.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 13.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 75.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 13.5% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Gates Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balderstone & Kirkholt average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Great Gates Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2014-10-27 | £84,222 |
| 95 Great Gates Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2013-01-18 | £71,378 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Great Gates Road , Kirkholt OL11 2DA | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , Kirkholt OL11 2DA | - not rated | 251 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Community Primary School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderstone Upper School Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Balderstone Technology College Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henshaw RC School Shaw Road , OL16 4RX | - not rated | 994 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | - not rated | 994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuqtah Primary School 235 Ashfield Road , OL11 1QH | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe House School Broadfield Stile , OL16 1UT | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street 9 Pleasant Street , Castleton OL11 3BE | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Scala Ristorante | 370 Oldham Road | 447 yd | |
| Million Pavillion Cafe | Kirkholt Million | 519 yd | |
| St Marys Church | St Marys Church, Oldham Road | 652 yd | |
| Roller City | Plattings Lane | 775 yd | |
| Springhill Hospice | Springhill Hospice, Broad Lane | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | 475 Oldham Road | 930 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 260 Oldham Road | 949 yd | |
| Yew Tree Inn | Oldham Road | 958 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Well I' Th' Lane | 977 yd | |
| The Spring Inn | Spring Inn, 183 Broad Lane | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kens Chippy | 39 The Strand | 463 yd | |
| Sharrons BLTs | 2 Broad Lane | 585 yd | |
| Di's Cafe | 479 Oldham Road | 809 yd | |
| Wok King | 477 Oldham Road | 809 yd | |
| The Second Serving | 503 Oldham Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic High School SHAW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 986 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.