Queensway is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2NU is located in the Castleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queensway, Rochdale, OL11 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2NX, OL11 2PX, OL11 2QW, OL11 2PA, OL11 2NZ, OL11 2LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 2NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 54.2% | 49.7% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.3% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 42.5% | 52.4% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 27.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45.5% | 38.2% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.8% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 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.
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 26.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 19.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.3% | 87.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 92.3% | 88.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 91.3% | 88.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castleton 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 -44.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Industrial Park Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-11-17 | £347,060 |
| Ensor Mill Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-10-21 | £977,126 |
| Unit 2 Sherwood Business Park Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-07-03 | £414,668 |
| Unit 1 Sherwood Business Park Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-11-30 | £299,556 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Vicarage Road South , Castleton OL11 2TN | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 2,562 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,527 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 | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E & E Drop in Diner | Drop In Cafe, Harp Industrial Estate, Queensway | 299 yd | |
| Royal Toby | Manchester Road | 709 yd | |
| Cenetta | The Royal Toby Hotel, Manchester Road | 709 yd | |
| Zeera | Bridge Inn, 853 Manchester Road | 757 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 526 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 686 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 806 yd | |
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 819 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai of Castleton - A True Taste of India | 821 Manchester Road | 763 yd | |
| His n Hers | 811 Manchester Road | 768 yd | |
| Uppercrust | 827 Manchester Road | 776 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 809 Manchester Road | 776 yd | |
| China Chef | 829 Manchester Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 789 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 424 yd |
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Pure Gym (Rochdale) SANDBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 932 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.