Platting Lane is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2HD 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 Platting Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 4SU, OL16 4SR, OL16 4SP, OL16 4TJ, OL11 2HB, OL16 4TL, OL16 4PQ, OL16 4TH, OL16 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 2HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.7% | 53.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 35.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 32.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 12.6% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 13.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 36.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 32.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 15.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2HD this area, 34.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 34.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 26.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 12.4% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.8% | 77.6% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 92.6% | 82.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 82.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Platting Lane 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 fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balderstone Lodge, 200 Platting Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-02-09 | £195,785 |
| Balderstone Lodge, 200 Platting Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-07-17 | £207,316 |
| Balderstone Lodge, 200 Platting Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-10-31 | £163,934 |
| Balderstone Lodge, 200 Platting Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £16,000 | 1995-02-01 | £80,076 |
OL11 2HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL11 2HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , OL11 2DA | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT | 2out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,434 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 | 2,427 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,755 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 | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Million Pavillion Cafe | Kirkholt Million | 61 yd | |
| St Marys Church | St Marys Church, Oldham Road | 79 yd | |
| La Scala Ristorante | 370 Oldham Road | 202 yd | |
| Roller City | Plattings Lane | 247 yd | |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant | 222 Oldham Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | 475 Oldham Road | 372 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 260 Oldham Road | 403 yd | |
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn, Well I' Th' Lane | 444 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 1-3 Well I' Th' Lane | 685 yd | |
| The Spring Inn | Spring Inn, 183 Broad Lane | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharrons BLTs | 2 Broad Lane | 195 yd | |
| Di's Cafe | 479 Oldham Road | 239 yd | |
| Wok King | 477 Oldham Road | 239 yd | |
| The Second Serving | 503 Oldham Road | 239 yd | |
| Kebabish Tandoori | 459 Oldham Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Queensway Centre, Well I' Th' Lane | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Springhill Playing Fields SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS SPRINGHILL PLAYING FIELDS CROMPTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Lower Place KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Kingsway Park Sports Centre & Athletics Arena KINGSWAY PARK SPORTS CENTRE AND ATHLETICS ARENA KINGSWAY PARK SPORTS CENTRE AND ATHLETICS ARENA TURF HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,059 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.