Redfern Way is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5NZ is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redfern Way, Rochdale, OL11 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5NY, OL11 5PH, OL11 5RD, OL11 5PL, OL11 5NS, OL11 5PJ, OL11 5NP, OL11 5NN, OL11 5FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 24.7% | 26.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 59.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 58.8% | 56.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 33.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 38.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.7% | 80.2% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 92.3% | 93% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 93% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.4% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redfern 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Redfern Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-06 | £246,951 |
| 5 Redfern Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2023-01-20 | £170,788 |
| 16 Redfern Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-05 | £223,834 |
| 3 Redfern Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-02-26 | £443,350 |
| 10 Redfern Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2020-01-17 | £298,547 |
OL11 5NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP | 4out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 4,664 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 | 4,703 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 | 3,762 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 | 2,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 4,156 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 4,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherines | 677 Edenfield Road | 358 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 358 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 447 yd | |
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 698 yd | |
| Millcroft Tea Gardens | Millcroft Tea Gardens, Roods Lane | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norden Inn | 834-836 Edenfield Road | 338 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 832 Edenfield Road | 351 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 796A Edenfield Road | 404 yd | |
| Cap and Whippet | 796 Edenfield Road | 410 yd | |
| Horse & Farrier | 776 Edenfield Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 411 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 411 yd | |
| Bridge Chippy | 731 Edenfield Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 358 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 854 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.