Christopher Acre is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5FE is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Christopher Acre, Rochdale, OL11 5FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5XP, OL11 5XA, OL11 5FB, OL11 5XU, OL11 5FD, OL11 5XZ, OL11 5XX, OL11 5WL, OL11 5RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 22% | 26.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 50% | -12.5% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 43.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 12.2% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.2% | 82.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.8% | 92.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christopher Acre 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.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Christopher Acre, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-05 | £410,445 |
| 1 Christopher Acre, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2019-04-26 | £343,398 |
| 13 Christopher Acre, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-02-01 | £277,859 |
| 11 Christopher Acre, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-08-25 | £403,067 |
| 8 Christopher Acre, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-05-23 | £458,107 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OL11 5FE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Primary Academy Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,385 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alf Kaufman School Highwood Norden , OL11 5XP | - not rated | 43 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield 114 Shelfield Lane , Norden OL11 5XZ | - not rated | 181 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsfield 153 Elmsfield Avenue , Norden OL11 5XA | - not rated | 221 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl View Residential School Norden Road , Bamford OL11 5PT | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherines | 677 Edenfield Road | 295 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 295 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 326 yd | |
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap and Whippet | 796 Edenfield Road | 323 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 796A Edenfield Road | 323 yd | |
| Horse & Farrier | 776 Edenfield Road | 324 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 832 Edenfield Road | 377 yd | |
| The Norden Inn | 834-836 Edenfield Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 324 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 324 yd | |
| Bridge Chippy | 731 Edenfield Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Caldershaw Community Primary School EDENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.