Hawthorn Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5JQ 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 Hawthorn Road, Rochdale, OL11 5JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5JG, OL11 5JL, OL11 5PP, OL11 5PR, OL11 5JN, OL11 5PN, OL11 5PS, OL11 5HH, OL11 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52% | 48.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL11 5JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 28% | 25.4% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 55.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (86%) 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 | 41.9% | 47.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 10% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around OL11 5JQ this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 9.5% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 52.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 18.7% | 32.9% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 30.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 71.6% | 52% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 83.5% | 79.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| 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 | 83.2% | 78.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 0.3% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 38.5% | 6.5% | 32.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Road 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 -9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Hawthorn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-25 | £329,746 |
| 39 Hawthorn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-01-27 | £341,575 |
| 16 Hawthorn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2018-07-12 | £397,216 |
| 35 Hawthorn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-05-30 | £453,557 |
| 27 Hawthorn Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-11-13 | £477,005 |
OL11 5JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL11 5JQ 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.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Bury and Rochdale Old Road , OL10 4BB | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,171 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 | 1,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 4,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amor | 7a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 211 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Zen Internet, Holiday House, Sandbrook Way | 861 yd | |
| Evolution Physical Excellence | Bluepits Mill, Queensway | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojitos | 8a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 211 yd | |
| The Grapes | 69 Norden Road | 211 yd | |
| Bamford Bowling Club | 50 Norden Road | 211 yd | |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club | Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club, Hollin Lane | 239 yd | |
| Harvester Pub and Grill | Sir Winston Churchill, Bury Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Balti Express | 6a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 211 yd | |
| Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill | 3A Bamford Precinct | 282 yd | |
| Chan's | 190 Oldham Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 211 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy BELGIUM STREET | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Rochdale Tennis Club Hollin Lane | tennis courts | 299 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 | 308 yd |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club HOLLIN LANE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.