Perth Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2EF 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 Perth Road, Rochdale, OL11 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2AX, OL11 2AT, OL11 2EG, OL11 2AU, OL16 4AG, OL16 4RH, OL16 4RL, OL16 4RT, OL11 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 2EF is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 44.6% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 55.4% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 2EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 43.9% | 47.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 28.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 11% | 8.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 33.7% | 41% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 30.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 2EF this area, 31.4% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 31.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 76.6% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94% | 86.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 86.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Perth Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2025-01-24 | £135,242 |
| 15 Perth Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-25 | £169,394 |
| 11 Perth Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-17 | £166,534 |
| 33 Perth Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-08 | £159,377 |
| 13 Perth Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-22 | £185,099 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Community Primary School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Great Gates Road , Kirkholt OL11 2DA | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , Kirkholt OL11 2DA | - not rated | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | - not rated | 960 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 | 960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Henshaw RC School Shaw Road , OL16 4RX | - not rated | 408 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 | 408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | - not rated | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balderstone Upper School Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Balderstone Technology College Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 3,357 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,321 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 | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Firbank Road , Royton OL2 6TU | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe House School Broadfield Stile , OL16 1UT | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Other independent 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 | 685 yd | |
| Springhill Hospice | Springhill Hospice, Broad Lane | 691 yd | |
| Million Pavillion Cafe | Kirkholt Million | 835 yd | |
| St Marys Church | St Marys Church, Oldham Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yew Tree Inn | Oldham Road | 385 yd | |
| The Spring Inn | Spring Inn, 183 Broad Lane | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrons BLTs | 2 Broad Lane | 753 yd | |
| Kens Chippy | 39 The Strand | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert'S Roman Catholic High School SHAW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.