Bamford Way is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5NB 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 Bamford Way, Rochdale, OL11 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5QQ, OL11 5QA, OL11 5NH, OL11 5PX, OL11 5JL, OL11 5PY, OL11 5JQ, OL11 5JN, OL11 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 5NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 52.1% | 54.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 21.8% | 24% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 63% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 48.2% | 52.7% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 49.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 30% | 42.5% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 39.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 59.7% | 44.2% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 73.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 73.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 21.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 73.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 20.6% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 1.9% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 41% | 6.5% | 34.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bamford Way 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Bamford Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-05-12 | £648,172 |
| 54 Bamford Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-10-22 | £592,264 |
| 42 Bamford Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-05-28 | £659,446 |
| 49 Bamford Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-12-17 | £811,306 |
| 41 Bamford Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-10-25 | £482,656 |
OL11 5NB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5NB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL11 5NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 4,451 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 | 201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Primary School Belgium Street , Bamford OL11 5PS | - not rated | 201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 2out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,678 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 | 1,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 3,695 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 | 2,822 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowl View Residential School Norden Road , Bamford OL11 5PT | - not rated | 420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bury Road School 737 Bury Road , OL12 6BZ | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate 22 Moorgate Avenue , Bamford OL11 5JY | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,181 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 | 458 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Zen Internet, Holiday House, Sandbrook Way | 797 yd | |
| Evolution Physical Excellence | Bluepits Mill, Queensway | 797 yd | |
| The Italian Room | 567 Bury Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Suburb Cafe | 573 Bury Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojitos | 8a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 458 yd | |
| The Grapes | 69 Norden Road | 458 yd | |
| Bamford Bowling Club | 50 Norden Road | 458 yd | |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club | Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club, Hollin Lane | 479 yd | |
| Harvester Pub and Grill | Sir Winston Churchill, Bury Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill | 3A Bamford Precinct | 379 yd | |
| Bamford Balti Express | 6a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 458 yd | |
| Chan's | 190 Oldham Road | 797 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Bangk Cuisine | 559 Bury Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Baguettes | 571 Bury Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Academy BELGIUM STREET | grass pitches | 203 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 | 496 yd |
| Rochdale Tennis Club Hollin Lane | tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club HOLLIN LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Springfield Park Track (Closed) Bolton Road | athletics tracks | 1,025 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 | 35.3% |
| 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 | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 130.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 130.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.