Ford Gardens, Rochdale, OL11 4DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 4DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	50.8%	-3.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	46.1%	49.2%	3.1%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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%	26.8%	2.8%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	50.4%	-0.6%	44.2%	6.2%
Separated	2.9%	3.1%	0.2%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	6.9%	6.6%	-0.3%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	15.2%	13.2%	-2.0%	6.1%	7.1%

Health

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	51.9%	48.5%	-3.4%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	29.6%	33.6%	4.0%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	11.9%	13.4%	1.5%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	4.9%	3.4%	-1.5%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.6%	22.2%	0.6%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.9%	6.7%	0.8%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.3%	12%	0.7%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	7.6%	3.2%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	9.3%	0.0%	16.9%	-7.6%
Degree or Similar	45.6%	40%	-5.6%	33.8%	6.2%
Other	2%	2.2%	0.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	4.1%	1.9%	-2.2%	1.1%	0.8%
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	1.6%	6.6%	5.0%	2.7%	3.9%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	92.2%	87.3%	-4.9%	81.4%	5.9%
Arab	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	92.6%	92.7%	0.1%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	5.3%	1.6%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	92.7%	0.5%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0%	6.9%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0%	-6.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.6%	76.7%	17.9%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	3.8%	13.5%	-9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.8%	37.2%	-12.4%
Christian	60.3%	46.2%	14.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	10.3%	6.5%	3.8%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Ford Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ford Gardens 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in OL11 4DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ford Gardens are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ford Gardens, Rochdale, OL11 4DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL11 4DZ

Average Price
£125,770

Semi-Detached
£132,679

Terraced
£139,522

Detached
£155,315

Flats/Maisonettes
£113,251

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ford Gardens

Average Price
£150,608

Semi-Detached
£173,076

Terraced
£167,001

Detached
£191,215

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,386

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ford GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Ford Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£79,000	2024-06-19	£82,220
5 Ford Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2024-02-19	£154,168
29 Ford Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,500	2023-12-15	£123,522
10 Ford Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-11-13	£161,504
41 Ford Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£168,746	2023-11-01	£192,116

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL11 4DZ

Employment

OL11 4DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Manufacturing	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB	- not rated	1,414 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	2,386 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP	- not rated	2,966 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY	- not rated	3,346 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ	- not rated	3,819 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	1,158 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE	- not rated	1,200 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS	3out of 4	1,296 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bamford Primary School Belgium Street , Bamford OL11 5PS	- not rated	1,296 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB	3out of 4	1,427 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	- not rated	652 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	- not rated	652 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	- not rated	652 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU	3out of 4	1,267 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU	- not rated	1,267 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX	- not rated	1,160 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU	- not rated	1,267 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ	- not rated	2,237 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE	- not rated	2,982 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL	- not rated	3,204 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	1,779 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	1,779 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH	- not rated	5,222 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorgate 22 Moorgate Avenue , Bamford OL11 5JY	- not rated	388 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW	3out of 4	647 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury Road School 737 Bury Road , OL12 6BZ	- not rated	656 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA	- not rated	973 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Knowl View Residential School Norden Road , Bamford OL11 5PT	- not rated	1,407 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mezbaan	575 Bury Road	68 yd
Suburb Cafe	573 Bury Road	76 yd
The Italian Room	567 Bury Road	77 yd
Marland Golf Club	Springfield Park	1,033 yd
Baxter Storey	Zen Internet, Holiday House, Sandbrook Way	1,088 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cemetery Hotel	470 Bury Road	578 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
Springfield Park Golf Club	Springfield Park Golf Club, Bolton Road	1,032 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Aylanto	520 Bury Road	76 yd
Bay Leaf Bangk Cuisine	559 Bury Road	77 yd
Baguettes	571 Bury Road	77 yd
Wood Fired	117 Sandy Lane	815 yd
Fortune City	113 Sandy Lane	840 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oulder Hill Leisure Complex GREAVE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	655 yd
Burton Park BURY ROAD	grass pitches	741 yd
Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE	grass pitches	749 yd
Springfield Park Track (Closed) Bolton Road	athletics tracks	1,004 yd
Marland Golf Course SPRINGFIELD PARK	golf, grass pitches	1,032 yd
Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD PARK	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OL11 4DZ