Links View is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 4DD is located in the Bamford 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 Links View, Rochdale, OL11 4DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 4DH, OL11 4DL, OL11 4BY, OL11 4BZ, OL11 4DF, OL11 4DE, OL11 4DJ, OL11 4DU, OL11 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 4DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.8% | 24.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 50.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 13.9% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 45% | 49.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.3% | 14.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 41.2% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.9% | 83.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 92.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Links View 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 slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Links View, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2025-10-10 | £339,760 |
| 38 Links View, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-31 | £329,934 |
| 22 Links View, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-25 | £273,227 |
| 19A Links View, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2025-03-14 | £271,165 |
| 67 Links View, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-18 | £304,444 |
OL11 4DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4DD 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 | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 3,968 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 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Primary School Belgium Street , Bamford OL11 5PS | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,199 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 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,596 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate 22 Moorgate Avenue , Bamford OL11 5JY | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA | - not rated | 841 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Road School 737 Bury Road , OL12 6BZ | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezbaan | 575 Bury Road | 319 yd | |
| Suburb Cafe | 573 Bury Road | 340 yd | |
| The Italian Room | 567 Bury Road | 344 yd | |
| OnePT Ltd | Unit 1, Albion Industrial Esta, Albion Road | 949 yd | |
| Jolly Giraffes | Unit 1, The Pavillions, Bridgefold Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Hotel | 470 Bury Road | 422 yd | |
| Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene) | Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane | 1,018 yd | |
| Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite | Ratcliffe Arms, Sandy Lane | 1,018 yd | |
| Success to the Plough | Success To The Plough, 179 Bolton Road | 1,080 yd | |
| The Harrows | 159 Bolton Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Aylanto | 520 Bury Road | 340 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Bangk Cuisine | 559 Bury Road | 344 yd | |
| Baguettes | 571 Bury Road | 344 yd | |
| Fortune City | 113 Sandy Lane | 795 yd | |
| Wood Fired | 117 Sandy Lane | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Oulder Hill Leisure Complex GREAVE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School ROCH MILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 987 yd |
| Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Marland Golf Course SPRINGFIELD PARK | golf, grass pitches | 1,093 yd |
| Springfield Park Track (Closed) Bolton Road | athletics tracks | 1,093 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.