Harrow Avenue is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 4DS 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 Harrow Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 4DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 4DT, OL11 4DR, OL11 4DW, OL11 4DP, OL11 4DN, OL11 4BS, OL11 4DZ, OL11 4DQ, OL11 5JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 4DS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 55.9% | 49% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 44.1% | 51% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 4DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 27.5% | 21.8% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 59.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 55.6% | 51.5% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 42.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.4% | 86.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 95.2% | 91.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 76.7% | 19.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrow Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Harrow Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,500 | 2025-08-29 | £402,889 |
| 9 Harrow Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-12-17 | £299,307 |
| 15 Harrow Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2021-07-21 | £405,622 |
| 19 Harrow Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-25 | £445,755 |
| 16 Harrow Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-09-25 | £311,402 |
OL11 4DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL11 4DS 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 4DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,946 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 | 2,081 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Italian Room | 567 Bury Road | 223 yd | |
| Suburb Cafe | 573 Bury Road | 229 yd | |
| Mezbaan | 575 Bury Road | 247 yd | |
| Marland Golf Club | Springfield Park | 858 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Zen Internet, Holiday House, Sandbrook Way | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Hotel | 470 Bury Road | 789 yd | |
| Springfield Park Golf Club | Springfield Park Golf Club, Bolton Road | 858 yd | |
| Success to the Plough | Success To The Plough, 179 Bolton Road | 1,087 yd | |
| The Harrows | 159 Bolton Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf Bangk Cuisine | 559 Bury Road | 223 yd | |
| Baguettes | 571 Bury Road | 223 yd | |
| Cafe Aylanto | 520 Bury Road | 229 yd | |
| Chan's | 190 Oldham Road | 877 yd | |
| Wood Fired | 117 Sandy Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Oulder Hill Leisure Complex GREAVE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Springfield Park Track (Closed) Bolton Road | athletics tracks | 814 yd |
| Marland Golf Course SPRINGFIELD PARK | golf, grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 956 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 | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.