Pleasant Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3BE is located in the Castleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pleasant Street, Rochdale, OL11 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3DH, OL11 3BT, OL11 3DG, OL11 3DQ, OL11 3AR, OL11 3DJ, OL11 3BP, OL11 3BN, OL11 3BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 3BE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49% | 49.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51% | 50.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 34.5% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 45.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 42.7% | 44.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 27.6% | 18.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 30.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 92.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Pleasant Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-09-03 | £310,000 |
| 36 Pleasant Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-01-31 | £202,627 |
| 52 Pleasant Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-16 | £204,466 |
| 28 Pleasant Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2024-07-26 | £238,959 |
| 22 Pleasant Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-05-10 | £216,761 |
OL11 3BE 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,451 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 | 155 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 805 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 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,721 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 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 2,511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 264 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 299 yd | |
| Zeera | Bridge Inn, 853 Manchester Road | 352 yd | |
| Castleton community centre | Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road | 371 yd | |
| Achilles Meze and Grill Bar | 850 Manchester Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 327 yd | |
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 395 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 395 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 614 yd | |
| Mayfield Sports centre | Castlton Gabriels Football Club, Chadwick Lane | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paprika | 766 Manchester Road | 209 yd | |
| Chicken Planet | 772 Manchester Road | 210 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House | 832 Manchester Road | 210 yd | |
| China Chef | 829 Manchester Road | 237 yd | |
| Uppercrust | 827 Manchester Road | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 97 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club CHADWICK LANE | golf | 699 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 759 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 | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.