Lynton Avenue is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3HW 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 Lynton Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 3HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3HJ, OL11 3HL, OL11 3HN, OL11 3HH, OL11 3HP, OL11 3HT, OL11 3HQ, OL11 3PD, OL11 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 3HW 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 | 54% | 49.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46% | 50.5% | 4.5% | 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 | 37.3% | 35.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 40.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.6% | 50.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 28.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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% | 20.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 28.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 16.6% | 28.7% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 26.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.5% | 66% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 89.5% | 83% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 84.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 29.5% | 6.5% | 23.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynton Avenue 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 -9.6%.

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 Lynton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-04-15 | £126,117 |
| 34 Lynton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-06-21 | £155,666 |
| 28 Lynton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2023-06-12 | £232,057 |
| 24 Lynton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-03-03 | £65,191 |
| 20 Lynton Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-04 | £199,202 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,438 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 | 853 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,977 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 | 3,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Community 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 | 2,726 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,624 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 | 2,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 4,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cenetta | The Royal Toby Hotel, Manchester Road | 376 yd | |
| Royal Toby | Manchester Road | 376 yd | |
| Castleton community centre | Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road | 538 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 623 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 326 yd | |
| Success to the Plough | Success To The Plough, 179 Bolton Road | 484 yd | |
| The Harrows | 159 Bolton Road | 484 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 563 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskdale Chippy | 12A Eskdale Avenue | 367 yd | |
| China Royal | 740 Manchester Road | 666 yd | |
| Uppercrust | 827 Manchester Road | 827 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 809 Manchester Road | 827 yd | |
| China Chef | 829 Manchester Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss High School MATTHEW MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 689 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,015 yd |
| Marland Golf Course SPRINGFIELD PARK | golf, grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School ROCH MILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.