Manchester Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3AF 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 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3AB, OL11 3JJ, OL11 3JH, OL11 3AA, OL11 3JL, OL11 3JF, OL11 3DS, OL11 3JN, OL11 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 3AF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 38.1% | 45.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 32.1% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 38.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 41.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around OL11 3AF this area, 28.6% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 28.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 11.3% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.5% | 84% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 91.4% | 92.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 92.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Manchester Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-04-19 | £127,136 |
| 716 Manchester Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-01-10 | £98,348 |
| 606 Manchester Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-18 | £193,819 |
| 602 Manchester Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-09-23 | £167,233 |
| 610 Manchester Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-06-18 | £157,011 |
OL11 3AF 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 918 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 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,474 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,917 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,270 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 | 2,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,091 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton community centre | Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road | 105 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 190 yd | |
| Cenetta | The Royal Toby Hotel, Manchester Road | 358 yd | |
| Royal Toby | Manchester Road | 358 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 143 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 352 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 440 yd | |
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 672 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Royal | 740 Manchester Road | 239 yd | |
| Uppercrust | 827 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 809 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| China Chef | 829 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House | 832 Manchester Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 825 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 54 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 379 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Matthew Moss High School MATTHEW MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club CHADWICK LANE | golf | 987 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.