Royle Barn Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3DT 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 Royle Barn Road, Rochdale, OL11 3DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3DS, OL11 3AA, OL11 3AB, OL11 3DX, OL11 3AF, OL11 3DY, OL11 3EA, OL11 3JJ, OL11 3JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 3DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 45.3% | 54% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 24.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 10.1% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.7% | 37.5% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 19.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 22.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86% | 77.2% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 86% | 79.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 79.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royle Barn 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 -97.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Royle Barn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-28 | £151,119 |
| James Nuttall (Transport) Ltd Royle Barn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,278,992 | 2024-06-30 | £1,285,349 |
| James Nuttall (Transport) Ltd Royle Barn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-04-01 | £1,311,568 |
| Charles House Royle Barn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £796,500 | 2021-03-30 | £1,028,405 |
| 12 Royle Barn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-03-26 | £327,111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,599 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 | 373 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 774 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 | 1,037 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 | 1,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,430 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 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,892 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,245 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 | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,227 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 | 146 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 176 yd | |
| Royal Toby | Manchester Road | 377 yd | |
| Cenetta | The Royal Toby Hotel, Manchester Road | 377 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 242 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 244 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 388 yd | |
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 572 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Royal | 740 Manchester Road | 224 yd | |
| Uppercrust | 827 Manchester Road | 310 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 809 Manchester Road | 310 yd | |
| China Chef | 829 Manchester Road | 310 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House | 832 Manchester Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 718 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 146 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 250 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Matthew Moss High School MATTHEW MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club CHADWICK LANE | golf | 1,071 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 | 82.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.4% |
| 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 | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.