Cross Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2PJ 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 Cross Street, Rochdale, OL11 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2NY, OL11 2QE, OL11 2QJ, OL11 2QG, OL11 2UP, OL11 2UT, OL11 2UW, OL11 2QD, OL11 2UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 2PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 57.8% | 53.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 42.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 40% | 41.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 37.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 47.7% | 45.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 33.4% | 7.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 25.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 11.7% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 25.3% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 7.9% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 81.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 93.9% | 83% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 83% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street 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 -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cross Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-06-22 | £139,869 |
| 1 Cross Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2007-09-14 | £145,270 |
| 3 Cross Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2003-10-20 | £133,625 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,836 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 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Vicarage Road South , Castleton OL11 2TN | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,609 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 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 2,239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera | Bridge Inn, 853 Manchester Road | 211 yd | |
| Achilles Meze and Grill Bar | 850 Manchester Road | 229 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 296 yd | |
| E & E Drop in Diner | Drop In Cafe, Harp Industrial Estate, Queensway | 308 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 229 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 229 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 341 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 777 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Chippy | 840 Manchester Road | 229 yd | |
| Double Luck | 31 Newchurch Street | 238 yd | |
| Mumbai of Castleton - A True Taste of India | 821 Manchester Road | 302 yd | |
| His n Hers | 811 Manchester Road | 326 yd | |
| China Chef | 829 Manchester Road | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 268 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 526 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.