Curzon Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2RS 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 Curzon Road, Rochdale, OL11 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2RB, OL11 2RU, OL11 2HZ, OL11 2RP, OL11 2QT, OL11 2JA, OL11 2JD, OL11 2JH, OL11 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 2RS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 40% | 47.1% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 60% | 52.9% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 52.4% | 40.5% | -11.9% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 32.4% | 15.7% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 12.7% | -6.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (70.7%) 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 | 24.2% | 40% | 15.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 25.8% | 15.1% | -10.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 2RS this area, 28.1% 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 28.1% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 19.3% | 8.0% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 15.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 23.7% | 21.1% | 2.5% | 21.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 69.6% | -23.6% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
In this area, 59.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 59.2% | -29.2% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 19.4% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 85.8% | 58.9% | -26.9% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.4% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 12.6% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.8% | 76.7% | -34.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 9.6% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 9.1% | 0.3% | 8.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curzon 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Curzon Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-03-27 | £88,924 |
| 30 Curzon Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2005-12-01 | £69,558 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Great Gates Road , OL11 2DA | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,682 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 | 2,676 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,793 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 | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Co Grill House | Dicken Green Hotel, Queensway | 746 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Pizza Hut (Uk) Ltd, Sandbrook Way | 971 yd | |
| Copper Pot Ltd | Copper Pot, Sandbrook Way | 971 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Fitness First Plc, Sandbrook Way | 971 yd | |
| Tenpin Rochdale | Unit 3, Sandbrook Way | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kens Chippy | 39 The Strand | 227 yd | |
| KFC | Sandbrook Park | 800 yd | |
| Subway | Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Balderstone Park (Closed) Balderstone Road | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Kingsway Park High School (Closed) Queen Victoria Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Pure Gym (Rochdale) SANDBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,077 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.