Queensway is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2QJ 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 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2NY, OL11 2QG, OL11 2QE, OL11 2PJ, OL11 2UT, OL11 2UY, OL11 2UP, OL11 2SY, OL11 2UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 2QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.1% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.9% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 45.5% | 54.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 30.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 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 | 42.9% | 44.5% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 35.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.8% | 19.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 15.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 10.9% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 23.1% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 23.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.5% | 83.7% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 87.7% | 83.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 83.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
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 -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 563 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-01-16 | £72,289 |
| 565 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2022-02-04 | £110,855 |
| 549 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-11-03 | £105,217 |
| 557 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2016-11-11 | £113,981 |
| 565 Queensway, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2004-09-21 | £136,921 |
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 3,904 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 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | 3out of 4 | 364 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 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 1,544 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 | 1,660 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 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,215 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 | 2,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,523 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 | 147 yd | |
| Achilles Meze and Grill Bar | 850 Manchester Road | 149 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 238 yd | |
| E & E Drop in Diner | Drop In Cafe, Harp Industrial Estate, Queensway | 385 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 149 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 149 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 322 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 788 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Chippy | 840 Manchester Road | 149 yd | |
| Double Luck | 31 Newchurch Street | 194 yd | |
| Mumbai of Castleton - A True Taste of India | 821 Manchester Road | 256 yd | |
| His n Hers | 811 Manchester Road | 282 yd | |
| China Chef | 829 Manchester Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 205 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 900 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.