Holborn Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 4QE 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 Holborn Street, Rochdale, OL11 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 4QH, OL11 4QF, OL11 4QB, OL11 4QL, OL11 4QQ, OL11 4QA, OL11 4ND, OL11 4QW, OL11 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 4QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.5% | 4.6% | 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 area around OL11 4QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 43.3% | 49.1% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.9% | 25.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 12.4% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 23.3% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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 | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 16.6% | 21.3% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 77.6% | 58.7% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 85% | 76.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 77.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.6% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holborn Street 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 -15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163A Holborn Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-21 | £327,919 |
| 153 Holborn Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2022-10-07 | £143,784 |
| 106 Holborn Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-08-16 | £141,016 |
| 152 Holborn Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2022-02-09 | £153,939 |
| 136 Holborn Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-07-30 | £136,866 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL11 4QE 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,130 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 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Community Primary School Holborn Street , OL11 4NB | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School New Barn Lane , OL11 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,419 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,770 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 | 822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 2,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Starbucks Rochdale, Sudden Service Stati, Manchester Road | 498 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 600 yd | |
| OnePT Ltd | Unit 1, Albion Industrial Esta, Albion Road | 620 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Sandbrook Way | 993 yd | |
| The Sandbrook | The Sandbrook Ph, Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Social Club | Sudden Social Club, Manchester Road | 528 yd | |
| Cemetery Hotel | 470 Bury Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xotica Bad Boy Kebabs Rochdale | 387-389 Manchester Road | 525 yd | |
| The New Sudden Chippy | 379 Manchester Road | 525 yd | |
| Eskdale Chippy | 12A Eskdale Avenue | 968 yd | |
| Subway | Sandbrook Park, Sandbrook Way | 993 yd | |
| Talibs Catering | 85 Tweedale Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Silk Street | 600 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marland Hill Community Primary School ROCH MILLS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Brimrod Community Primary School BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIMROD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLBORN STREET | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Polish Catholic Centre MANCHESTER ROAD | 518 yd | |
| Beech House School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Pure Gym (Rochdale) SANDBROOK WAY | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Stoneyfield Recreation Ground (Closed) Osborne Street | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.