Silk Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3ER 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 Silk Street, Rochdale, OL11 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3PG, OL11 4PE, OL11 4PX, OL11 4PU, OL11 4PH, OL11 3EW, OL11 3EN, OL11 4PT, OL11 3QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 3ER is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 52.2% | 45.2% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 54.8% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 | 23.9% | 35.4% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 44.1% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 44.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.7% | 19.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 10.4% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 22.6% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 26.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 26.1% | 26.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 23.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 70.8% | 66.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 86.6% | 86.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 86.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.1% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silk 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 -24.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd Silk Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £9,000,000 | 2018-09-14 | £13,011,004 |
OL11 3ER 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,023 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 | 1,904 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,199 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 | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 2 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Rochdale, Sudden Service Stati, Manchester Road | 308 yd | |
| Royal Toby | Manchester Road | 680 yd | |
| Cenetta | The Royal Toby Hotel, Manchester Road | 680 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Sandbrook Way | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Social Club | Sudden Social Club, Manchester Road | 158 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 600 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 915 yd | |
| Success to the Plough | Success To The Plough, 179 Bolton Road | 989 yd | |
| The Harrows | 159 Bolton Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xotica Bad Boy Kebabs Rochdale | 387-389 Manchester Road | 106 yd | |
| The New Sudden Chippy | 379 Manchester Road | 106 yd | |
| Eskdale Chippy | 12A Eskdale Avenue | 731 yd | |
| Subway | Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 740 yd | |
| KFC | Sandbrook Park | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 2 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marland Hill Community Primary School ROCH MILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Brimrod Community Primary School BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBORN STREET | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Polish Catholic Centre MANCHESTER ROAD | 583 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Rochdale) SANDBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 811 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Stoneyfield Recreation Ground (Closed) Osborne Street | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Beech House School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.