Newchurch Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2UP 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 Newchurch Street, Rochdale, OL11 2UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2UW, OL11 2UT, OL11 2QE, OL11 2UH, OL11 2QD, OL11 2QG, OL11 2SZ, OL11 2UQ, OL11 2SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 2UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 44.1% | 54.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 27.5% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 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 | 48.3% | 47.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 22% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 25.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 10.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.9% | 78.6% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 89.1% | 84.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 86.9% | 84.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newchurch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Newchurch Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2024-11-25 | £110,106 |
| 51 Newchurch Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2022-12-09 | £138,499 |
| 53 Newchurch Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-03-11 | £131,162 |
| 64 Newchurch Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-10-30 | £174,966 |
| 90 Newchurch Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2020-08-04 | £88,343 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,015 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 | 2out of 4 | 140 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 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | - not rated | 597 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balderstone Upper School Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Balderstone Technology College Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henshaw RC School Shaw Road , OL16 4RX | - not rated | 2,559 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 | 1,625 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,963 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 | 2,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,283 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 | 578 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nuqtah Primary School 235 Ashfield Road , OL11 1QH | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,357 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 | 221 yd | |
| Zeera | Bridge Inn, 853 Manchester Road | 268 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 362 yd | |
| E & E Drop in Diner | Drop In Cafe, Harp Industrial Estate, Queensway | 425 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 221 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 221 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 460 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 924 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Luck | 31 Newchurch Street | 105 yd | |
| New Bridge Chippy | 840 Manchester Road | 221 yd | |
| Mumbai of Castleton - A True Taste of India | 821 Manchester Road | 387 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 980 Manchester Road | 401 yd | |
| His n Hers | 811 Manchester Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 163 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.