Arnside Drive is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5HS 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 Arnside Drive, Rochdale, OL11 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 4BB, OL11 5JB, OL11 5JA, OL11 4BW, OL11 5HR, OL11 5JD, OL11 4BL, OL11 5HW, OL11 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL11 5HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 28.5% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 55% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 46.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.2% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 11.1% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 35.5% | -6.0% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 20.4% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 23.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 65.3% | 59.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 83.7% | 79.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 79.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.7% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 0.6% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 33.4% | 6.5% | 26.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnside Drive 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 -47.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Arnside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2025-08-29 | £393,436 |
| 19 Arnside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-04-02 | £268,356 |
| 8 Arnside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-20 | £233,283 |
| 15 Arnside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-16 | £283,728 |
| 22 Arnside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-06-14 | £284,313 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OL11 5HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Primary School Belgium Street , Bamford OL11 5PS | - not rated | 580 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Bury and Rochdale Old Road , OL10 4BB | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 4,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 4,224 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 | 3,166 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Road School 737 Bury Road , OL12 6BZ | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl View Residential School Norden Road , Bamford OL11 5PT | - not rated | 843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Moorgate 22 Moorgate Avenue , Bamford OL11 5JY | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amor | 7a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 512 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Zen Internet, Holiday House, Sandbrook Way | 539 yd | |
| Evolution Physical Excellence | Bluepits Mill, Queensway | 539 yd | |
| Marland Golf Club | Springfield Park | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Pub and Grill | Sir Winston Churchill, Bury Road | 176 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 865 Bury Road | 219 yd | |
| Mojitos | 8a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 512 yd | |
| The Grapes | 69 Norden Road | 512 yd | |
| Bamford Bowling Club | 50 Norden Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Balti Express | 6a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 512 yd | |
| Chan's | 190 Oldham Road | 539 yd | |
| Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill | 3A Bamford Precinct | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy BELGIUM STREET | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Rochdale Tennis Club Hollin Lane | tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club HOLLIN LANE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Top Of The Lane Playing Fields (Bridge Jfc) RMBC TOP O TH LANE PLAYING FIELD AND PREMISES RMBC TOP O TH LANE PLAYING FIELD AND PREMISES HOLLIN LANE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Springfield Park Track (Closed) Bolton Road | athletics tracks | 830 yd |
| Springfield Park SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD TOP BARN SPRINGFIELD PARK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Marland Golf Course SPRINGFIELD PARK | golf, grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Queens Park QUEENS PARK ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.