Great Gates Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2DP 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, Rochdale, OL11 2DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2DU, OL11 2DA, OL11 2DR, OL11 2DL, OL11 2DJ, OL11 2DW, OL11 2SF, OL11 2DN, OL11 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 2DP, 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 2DP, 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 2DP 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Great Gates Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2010-06-18 | £57,461 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , OL11 2DA | 3out of 4 | 24 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,919 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 660 yd | |
| Million Pavillion Cafe | Kirkholt Million | 736 yd | |
| St Marys Church | St Marys Church, Oldham Road | 867 yd | |
| Co Co Grill House | Dicken Green Hotel, Queensway | 974 yd | |
| Roller City | Plattings Lane | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn | Oldham Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kens Chippy | 39 The Strand | 312 yd | |
| Sharrons BLTs | 2 Broad Lane | 797 yd | |
| Di's Cafe | 479 Oldham Road | 1,024 yd | |
| Wok King | 477 Oldham Road | 1,024 yd | |
| The Second Serving | 503 Oldham Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic High School SHAW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 987 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.