Middle Field, Rochdale, OL11 5RD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.4%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.8%	49.6%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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 5RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.8% 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	21.1%	17.5%	-3.6%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.2%	71.8%	4.6%	44.2%	27.6%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.9%	3.8%	-1.1%	9.1%	-5.3%
Widowed	6.5%	6.4%	-0.1%	6.1%	0.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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	56.3%	55.8%	-0.5%	48.4%	7.4%
Good health	33.1%	33.7%	0.6%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	9.2%	7%	-2.2%	12.7%	-5.7%
Bad health	1%	3.2%	2.2%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

In the area around OL11 5RD this area, 8% 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 50.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.5%	8%	-0.5%	18.2%	-10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	5.1%	-6.6%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	11.4%	-3.2%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.8%	1.0%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	19.4%	6.0%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	46.2%	50.2%	4.0%	33.8%	16.4%
Other	2.8%	2.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	5.8%	13.3%	7.5%	2.7%	10.6%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.7%	0.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	90.8%	81.5%	-9.3%	81.4%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.9% 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	91.5%	91.9%	0.4%	83.2%	8.7%
European Union	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.1%	6.3%	2.2%	5.6%	0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	91.5%	91.9%	0.4%	83.2%	8.7%
10+ Years	0%	6%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	0.4%	-6.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.4%	76.7%	17.7%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.1%	37.2%	-16.1%
Christian	59.6%	46.2%	13.4%
Muslim	14.4%	6.5%	7.9%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Middle Field Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Field 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 -81.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in OL11 5RD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very 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 Middle Field are based on 6 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 Middle Field, Rochdale, OL11 5RD

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL11 5RD

Average Price
£267,193

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£333,635

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,425

Estimated Average Property Prices for Middle Field

Average Price
£300,962

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£360,862

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,461

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Middle FieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Middle Field, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£293,000	2019-12-06	£432,205
1 Middle Field, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£143,000	2011-09-16	£280,875
8 Middle Field, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2011-08-23	£421,538
4 Middle Field, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£920	2004-11-09	£1,453
2 Middle Field, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£141,500	2003-07-18	£393,614

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL11 5RD

Employment

OL11 5RD 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 5RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	85
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	17
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	18
Construction	13
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB	- not rated	3,674 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ	- not rated	3,744 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	3,874 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP	- not rated	4,631 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	5,274 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP	3out of 4	146 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norden Primary Academy Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ	3out of 4	914 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ	- not rated	914 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL	4out of 4	1,297 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL	- not rated	1,297 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	- not rated	1,974 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	- not rated	1,974 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	- not rated	1,974 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU	3out of 4	3,126 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU	- not rated	3,126 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ	- not rated	690 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX	- not rated	2,805 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU	- not rated	3,126 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE	- not rated	3,413 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL	- not rated	3,432 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	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	3,564 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	3,564 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmsfield 153 Elmsfield Avenue , Norden OL11 5XA	- not rated	32 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alf Kaufman School Highwood Norden , OL11 5XP	- not rated	274 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shelfield 114 Shelfield Lane , Norden OL11 5XZ	- not rated	387 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ	- not rated	572 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norden Way 64 Norden Way , Norden OL11 5TD	- not rated	1,022 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Catherines	677 Edenfield Road	444 yd
The True Taste of India	673 Edenfield Road	444 yd
Hellfire Kitchen	Horse & Farrier	512 yd
Stocco	539 Edenfield Road	664 yd
Millcroft Tea Gardens	Millcroft Tea Gardens, Roods Lane	1,063 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Norden Inn	834-836 Edenfield Road	466 yd
Brown Cow	832 Edenfield Road	472 yd
Hop and Vine	796A Edenfield Road	486 yd
Cap and Whippet	796 Edenfield Road	489 yd
Horse & Farrier	776 Edenfield Road	490 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Norden Indian	772 Edenfield Road	490 yd
Oriental Chinese Takeaway	774 Edenfield Road	490 yd
Bridge Chippy	731 Edenfield Road	616 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cooperative	645 Edenfield Road		444 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD	grass pitches	163 yd
Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	595 yd
Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE	grass pitches	886 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	67.61 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	67.61 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.64 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OL11 5RD