Eskdale Avenue is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3JX 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 Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 3JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3JY, OL11 3JU, OL11 3LE, OL11 3JZ, OL11 3LF, OL11 3LA, OL11 3NR, OL11 3NP, OL11 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 3JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.7% | 49.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 24.9% | 30.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 42.3% | 51.5% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 10.9% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 24.2% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 22.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 26.5% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.8% | 63.6% | -23.2% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 92.3% | 82.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 82.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Muslim | 27.4% | 6.5% | 20.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eskdale Avenue was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1096.3% higher than the Castleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eskdale Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 4 local areas in Castleton and the 17th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-02-04 | £121,212 |
| 33 Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-06-25 | £167,343 |
| 11 Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2007-04-05 | £147,352 |
| 21 Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2006-11-10 | £153,644 |
| 15 Eskdale Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2002-11-01 | £133,579 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,139 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 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,359 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 | 2,428 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,903 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 | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,792 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 | 395 yd | |
| Royal Toby | Manchester Road | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 719 yd | |
| Castleton community centre | Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road | 758 yd | |
| KFC | Bury New Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success to the Plough | Success To The Plough, 179 Bolton Road | 349 yd | |
| The Harrows | 159 Bolton Road | 349 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 511 yd | |
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 546 yd | |
| Sudden Social Club | Sudden Social Club, Manchester Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskdale Chippy | 12A Eskdale Avenue | 85 yd | |
| Xotica Bad Boy Kebabs Rochdale | 387-389 Manchester Road | 671 yd | |
| The New Sudden Chippy | 379 Manchester Road | 671 yd | |
| China Royal | 740 Manchester Road | 892 yd | |
| Uppercrust | 827 Manchester Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss High School MATTHEW MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School ROCH MILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 758 yd |
| Marland Golf Course SPRINGFIELD PARK | golf, grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Brimrod Community Primary School BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBORN STREET | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Springfield Park Track (Closed) Bolton Road | athletics tracks | 1,063 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.