Gales Terrace is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3QA is located in the Milkstone & Deeplish electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gales Terrace, Rochdale, OL11 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3PW, OL11 3PN, OL11 3PZ, OL11 3QB, OL11 3PR, OL11 3PY, OL11 3QS, OL11 3PJ, OL11 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 3QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 36% | 41% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 46.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 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 | 40.8% | 49.4% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 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.
In the area around OL11 3QA this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 28.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 20.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.2% 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 | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 44% | 64.1% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 61.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 44% | 18.2% | -25.8% | 81.4% | -63.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 62.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 62.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 27.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 21.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 62.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 21.2% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 5% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 14.1% | 46.2% | -32.1% |
| Muslim | 75.2% | 6.5% | 68.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gales Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gales Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2023-08-11 | £129,393 |
| 2 Gales Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2020-06-18 | £136,834 |
| 1 Gales Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-06-14 | £86,728 |
| 3 Gales Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2009-11-01 | £89,102 |
| 2 Gales Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2008-05-07 | £125,455 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL11 3QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School Hartley Lane , OL11 2LR | 2out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderstone Upper School Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Balderstone Technology College Queen Victoria Street , OL11 2HJ | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 1,473 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 343 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nuqtah Primary School 235 Ashfield Road , OL11 1QH | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe House School Broadfield Stile , OL16 1UT | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Starbucks Rochdale, Sudden Service Stati, Manchester Road | 314 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Sandbrook Way | 350 yd | |
| The Sandbrook | The Sandbrook Ph, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 350 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Fitness First Plc, Sandbrook Way | 388 yd | |
| Tenpin Rochdale | Unit 3, Sandbrook Way | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Social Club | Sudden Social Club, Manchester Road | 708 yd | |
| Corporation Inn | 55 Milkstone Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 350 yd | |
| KFC | Sandbrook Park | 550 yd | |
| Talibs Catering | 85 Tweedale Street | 630 yd | |
| Xotica Bad Boy Kebabs Rochdale | 387-389 Manchester Road | 650 yd | |
| The New Sudden Chippy | 379 Manchester Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Polish Catholic Centre MANCHESTER ROAD | 160 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Rochdale) SANDBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Brimrod Community Primary School BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBORN STREET | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Stoneyfield Recreation Ground (Closed) Osborne Street | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Beech House School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School ROCH MILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School HARTLEY LANE | grass pitches | 878 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.