Hollin Lane is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5PW 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 Hollin Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5AR, OL11 5PN, OL11 5HH, OL11 5PP, OL11 5JH, OL11 5HX, OL11 5UQ, OL11 5UG, OL11 5PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 5PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.2% | 53.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.3% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 5PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 26.3% | 25.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 51.8% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 52.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 | 13.5% | 15.3% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 34.1% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 18.6% | 12.5% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 72.9% | 67.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 7% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 87.2% | 83.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| 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 | 86.6% | 83.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollin 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hollin Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-07-28 | £196,107 |
| 5 Hollin Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-01-29 | £167,700 |
| 7 Hollin Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-02-15 | £148,421 |
| 8 Hollin Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2018-07-19 | £136,770 |
| 3 Hollin Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,750 | 2017-04-13 | £169,991 |
OL11 5PW 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 5PW 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 | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 4,927 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 | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Primary School Belgium Street , Bamford OL11 5PS | - not rated | 307 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 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 4,014 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 | 3,293 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bury Road School 737 Bury Road , OL12 6BZ | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate 22 Moorgate Avenue , Bamford OL11 5JY | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsfield 153 Elmsfield Avenue , Norden OL11 5XA | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 43 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Zen Internet, Holiday House, Sandbrook Way | 1,047 yd | |
| Evolution Physical Excellence | Bluepits Mill, Queensway | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club | Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club, Hollin Lane | 2 yd | |
| Mojitos | 8a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 43 yd | |
| The Grapes | 69 Norden Road | 43 yd | |
| Bamford Bowling Club | 50 Norden Road | 43 yd | |
| Harvester Pub and Grill | Sir Winston Churchill, Bury Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Balti Express | 6a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 43 yd | |
| Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill | 3A Bamford Precinct | 284 yd | |
| Chan's | 190 Oldham Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 43 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Tennis Club Hollin Lane | tennis courts | 63 yd |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club HOLLIN LANE | grass pitches | 140 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 | 162 yd |
| Bamford Academy BELGIUM STREET | grass pitches | 308 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 | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.44 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.