Wasdale Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2TP 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 Wasdale Street, Rochdale, OL11 2TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2TW, OL11 2TN, OL11 2TR, OL11 2TX, OL11 2TL, OL11 2TS, OL11 2TU, OL11 2WE, OL11 2WJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 2TP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 58.6% | 53% | -5.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 41.4% | 47% | 5.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 36.6% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 41.7% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 40.9% | 49.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 12.9% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 35.9% | 23.7% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 9.7% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 27.8% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 87.2% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 96.3% | 89.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 89.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wasdale 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wasdale Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-28 | £216,495 |
| 19 Wasdale Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-10-12 | £182,505 |
| 2 Wasdale Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2021-04-30 | £130,344 |
| 6 Wasdale Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-12-31 | £136,869 |
| 13 Wasdale Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-04-10 | £122,052 |
| Full-Time Employee | 188 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Vicarage Road South , Castleton OL11 2TN | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 2out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | - not rated | 785 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham St. John's CE Primary School , Thornham Lane M24 2SB | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's VA Church of England Primary School, Thornham St. John's CE Primary School , Thornham Lane M24 2SB | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balderstone Upper School Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Balderstone Technology College Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henshaw RC School Shaw Road , OL16 4RX | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 5,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street 9 Pleasant Street , Castleton OL11 3BE | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nuqtah Primary School 235 Ashfield Road , OL11 1QH | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles Meze and Grill Bar | 850 Manchester Road | 431 yd | |
| Zeera | Bridge Inn, 853 Manchester Road | 531 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 598 yd | |
| E & E Drop in Diner | Drop In Cafe, Harp Industrial Estate, Queensway | 809 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 431 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 431 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 759 yd | |
| The Old Post Office Ale House | Castleton Post Office, 858-860 Manchester Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 980 Manchester Road | 77 yd | |
| Double Luck | 31 Newchurch Street | 293 yd | |
| New Bridge Chippy | 840 Manchester Road | 431 yd | |
| Mumbai of Castleton - A True Taste of India | 821 Manchester Road | 645 yd | |
| His n Hers | 811 Manchester Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel And Spa) NORTON GRANGE HOTEL NORTON GRANGE HOTEL MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,047 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.