Viking Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5AD is located in the Spotland & Falinge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Viking Street, Rochdale, OL11 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5AE, OL11 5AY, OL11 5BB, OL11 5AB, OL12 7AN, OL11 5BE, OL11 5DA, OL11 5BA, OL11 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 5AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 54.9% | 54.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 40.2% | 42.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 38.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 56.1% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 28.6% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.3% | 16.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 5.7% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 19.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 29.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 87% | -10.4% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 98.1% | 89.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 89.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viking 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 -35.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Viking Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-11-28 | £190,170 |
| 34 Viking Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2025-09-05 | £145,981 |
| 42 Viking Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-01-07 | £137,894 |
| 7 Viking Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-11-24 | £210,621 |
| 8 Viking Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-09-13 | £139,323 |
OL11 5AD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 5,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary Academy Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 1out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 843 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 | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,569 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 | 1,256 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innes School Ings Lane , OL12 7AL | - not rated | 271 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Muslim Girls' School Rochdale 104 Spotland Road , OL12 6PJ | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Horse Carrs , Shawclough Road OL12 6LG | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Rochdale | 231 Spotland Road | 507 yd | |
| Munchies | 253 Rooley Moor Road | 541 yd | |
| Jolly Giraffes | Unit 1, The Pavillions, Bridgefold Road | 608 yd | |
| Sweet Coffee Ltd | 305 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 643 yd | |
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene) | Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane | 362 yd | |
| Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite | Ratcliffe Arms, Sandy Lane | 362 yd | |
| Royds Arms | 158 Rooley Moor Road | 380 yd | |
| Cemetery Hotel | 470 Bury Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willbutts Lane Chippy | 56 Willbutts Lane | 69 yd | |
| The Sandwich Company | 64 Edenfield Road | 195 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 109 Rooley Moor Road | 380 yd | |
| Mezem Charcoal Grill | 105 Rooley Moor Road | 380 yd | |
| Golden Star Chinese | 223-225 Rooley Moor Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 249-251 Rooley Moor Road | 541 yd | |
| The Co operative | Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 644 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 444 Edenfield Road | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 765 yd |
| Oulder Hill Leisure Complex GREAVE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Rochdale Golf Club EDENFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,036 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 | 24.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.4% |
| 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.