Falkland Avenue is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5BH 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 Falkland Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5DP, OL11 5BQ, OL11 5DR, OL11 5DW, OL11 5DN, OL11 5BG, OL11 5BJ, OL11 5DT, OL11 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.6% | 37.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 46.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 11.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 26% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 22.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 27.7% | 39.2% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 36.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 64.4% | 45.6% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 85.6% | 76.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 76.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.8% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 1.4% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Muslim | 47.8% | 6.5% | 41.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falkland 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 -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Falkland Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-04 | £202,462 |
| 1 Falkland Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-08-12 | £173,202 |
| 11 Falkland Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2021-04-01 | £152,708 |
| 18 Falkland Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-03-12 | £185,799 |
| 18 Falkland Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-11-28 | £110,969 |
OL11 5BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in OL11 5BH 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,529 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 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,522 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 | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX | 2out of 4 | 4,584 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 | 1,135 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Giraffes | Unit 1, The Pavillions, Bridgefold Road | 275 yd | |
| Pavilion Rochdale | 231 Spotland Road | 406 yd | |
| Rochdale 6th Form College | College Road | 757 yd | |
| China Garden | 222-224 College Road | 757 yd | |
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene) | Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane | 118 yd | |
| Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite | Ratcliffe Arms, Sandy Lane | 118 yd | |
| Cemetery Hotel | 470 Bury Road | 673 yd | |
| Royds Arms | 158 Rooley Moor Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune City | 113 Sandy Lane | 254 yd | |
| Wood Fired | 117 Sandy Lane | 263 yd | |
| Willbutts Lane Chippy | 56 Willbutts Lane | 318 yd | |
| The Sandwich Company | 64 Edenfield Road | 386 yd | |
| Doh Donuts Ltd | Unit A | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co operative | Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 841 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 249-251 Rooley Moor Road | 927 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 950 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 987 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 444 Edenfield Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 408 yd |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Oulder Hill Leisure Complex GREAVE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.