The Woods is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3NT is located in the Castleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Woods, Rochdale, OL11 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3ET, OL11 3EP, OL11 3NU, OL11 3HB, OL11 3EW, OL11 3EN, OL11 3EL, OL11 3HA, OL11 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 3NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL11 3NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 23.3% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 59.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 9.2% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 40% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 37.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 18.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20% | 17.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 34.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 11.2% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 84.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 94.2% | 87.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Woods 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 -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Woods, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-21 | £257,549 |
| 5 The Woods, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-06 | £346,830 |
| 4 The Woods, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-11-11 | £392,555 |
| 5 The Woods, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-25 | £358,592 |
| 8 The Woods, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2021-01-29 | £296,589 |
OL11 3NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL11 3NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,926 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 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 3out of 4 | 1,096 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 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 2,221 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,882 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 | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,080 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,586 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 | 319 yd | |
| Royal Toby | Manchester Road | 409 yd | |
| Cenetta | The Royal Toby Hotel, Manchester Road | 409 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Rochdale, Sudden Service Stati, Manchester Road | 603 yd | |
| E & E Drop in Diner | Drop In Cafe, Harp Industrial Estate, Queensway | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolworths Sports Social Club | Royle Cottage, Gipsy Lane | 289 yd | |
| Sudden Social Club | Sudden Social Club, Manchester Road | 380 yd | |
| Newtown National Club Ltd | 3 Nixon Street | 633 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 861 yd | |
| Success to the Plough | Success To The Plough, 179 Bolton Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xotica Bad Boy Kebabs Rochdale | 387-389 Manchester Road | 376 yd | |
| The New Sudden Chippy | 379 Manchester Road | 376 yd | |
| Eskdale Chippy | 12A Eskdale Avenue | 650 yd | |
| KFC | Sandbrook Park | 865 yd | |
| Subway | Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School ROCH MILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Brimrod Community Primary School BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBORN STREET | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Pure Gym (Rochdale) SANDBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Polish Catholic Centre MANCHESTER ROAD | 878 yd | |
| Matthew Moss High School MATTHEW MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 166.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.