Spencer Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5PE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 5PE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	48.8%	-2.5%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	48.7%	51.2%	2.5%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	23.7%	33.8%	10.1%	37.9%	-4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	47.8%	41.4%	-6.4%	44.2%	-2.8%
Separated	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	15%	17.7%	2.7%	9.1%	8.6%
Widowed	11.5%	6%	-5.5%	6.1%	-0.1%

Health

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	37.7%	52%	14.3%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	45.4%	28.5%	-16.9%	33.6%	-5.1%
Fair health	11.6%	13.1%	1.5%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	4%	4.7%	0.7%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.3%	16.1%	-9.2%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	7.5%	-4.4%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	15.4%	0.0%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	7.9%	4.7%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	16.1%	6.6%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	31.2%	34.8%	3.6%	33.8%	1.0%
Other	3.6%	2.2%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Indian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	11.3%	7.5%	-3.8%	2.7%	4.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
White	85.4%	87.8%	2.4%	81.4%	6.4%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% 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	93.4%	90.6%	-2.8%	83.2%	7.4%
European Union	0.7%	3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	4.7%	0.1%	5.6%	-0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	90.3%	-2.4%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	0%	7.4%	7.4%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	6%	2%	-4.0%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Muslim	10.3%	6.5%	3.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Spencer Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Lane 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in OL11 5PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Spencer Lane are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Spencer Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL11 5PE

Average Price
£417,382

Semi-Detached
£305,476

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£428,040

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spencer Lane

Average Price
£416,763

Semi-Detached
£333,264

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£432,419

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spencer LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Spencer Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-08-14	£318,932
30 Spencer Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£419,000	2023-05-24	£446,821
6 Spencer Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-09-23	£306,294
17 Spencer Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2022-04-01	£447,478
26 Spencer Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-10-08	£512,514

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL11 5PE

Employment

OL11 5PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5PE 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	30
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	14
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	4,113 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	4,656 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Bury and Rochdale Old Road , OL10 4BB	4out of 4	665 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS	3out of 4	730 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB	3out of 4	1,349 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF	4out of 4	1,465 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP	4out of 4	1,908 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU	- not rated	1,826 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	2out of 4	2,051 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	2,865 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT	- not rated	3,245 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD	3out of 4	3,647 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	3,545 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH	- not rated	5,092 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW	3out of 4	1,970 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD	- not rated	3,325 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ	- not rated	3,351 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ	3out of 4	3,995 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX	- not rated	4,638 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amor	7a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road	493 yd
Baxter Storey	Zen Internet, Holiday House, Sandbrook Way	795 yd
Evolution Physical Excellence	Bluepits Mill, Queensway	795 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Harvester Pub and Grill	Sir Winston Churchill, Bury Road	172 yd
Hare & Hounds	865 Bury Road	223 yd
Mojitos	8a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road	493 yd
The Grapes	69 Norden Road	493 yd
Bamford Bowling Club	50 Norden Road	493 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bamford Balti Express	6a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road	493 yd
Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill	3A Bamford Precinct	781 yd
Chan's	190 Oldham Road	795 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	1a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road		493 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club HOLLIN LANE	grass pitches	515 yd
Rochdale Tennis Club Hollin Lane	tennis courts	554 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	689 yd
Bamford Academy BELGIUM STREET	grass pitches	700 yd
Queens Park QUEENS PARK ROAD	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	922 yd
Springfield Park Track (Closed) Bolton Road	athletics tracks	1,082 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	3.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.04 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.04 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OL11 5PE