Thornham New Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 2XR 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 Thornham New Road, Rochdale, OL11 2XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 2XT, OL11 2XU, OL11 2XN, OL11 2XS, OL11 2YQ, OL11 2XW, OL11 2YG, OL11 2XP, OL11 2XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 2XR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 46.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 48.7% | 47.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.1% | 19.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 23.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96% | 89.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 92.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornham New Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Thornham New Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2026-02-13 | £212,500 |
| 30 Thornham New Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-02-13 | £170,000 |
| 50 Thornham New Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-07-03 | £252,098 |
| 21 Thornham New Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-03-01 | £250,389 |
| 17 Thornham New Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-10-08 | £346,925 |
OL11 2XR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 586 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 924 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 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 2out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Henshaw RC School Shaw Road , OL16 4RX | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balderstone Upper School Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 1,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,195 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 | 2,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,118 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 | 1,233 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nuqtah Primary School 235 Ashfield Road , OL11 1QH | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Kay School Tintern Road , Hollin M24 6JQ | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 979 yd | |
| Zeera | Bridge Inn, 853 Manchester Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Post Office Ale House | Castleton Post Office, 858-860 Manchester Road | 563 yd | |
| Hopwood Arms | Hopwood Arms, 753 Rochdale Road | 870 yd | |
| Thornham Cricket Club | Thornham Cricket Club, Rochdale Road | 945 yd | |
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 979 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 980 Manchester Road | 588 yd | |
| Double Luck | 31 Newchurch Street | 823 yd | |
| New Bridge Chippy | 840 Manchester Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel And Spa) NORTON GRANGE HOTEL NORTON GRANGE HOTEL MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Thornham Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 982 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 | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.