Newhouse Crescent is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5RW is located in the Norden 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 Newhouse Crescent, Rochdale, OL11 5RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5RP, OL11 5RN, OL11 5RH, OL11 5RR, OL11 5RJ, OL11 5RT, OL11 5RS, OL11 5SB, OL11 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 15.8% | 22.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 62.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 63.2% | 53.7% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 32.5% | 7.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5RW this area, 9.8% 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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 44.8% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.2% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.5% | 92.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newhouse Crescent 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 -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Newhouse Crescent, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-11-03 | £384,512 |
| 10 Newhouse Crescent, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-30 | £330,823 |
| 12 Newhouse Crescent, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2019-04-12 | £431,179 |
| 23 Newhouse Crescent, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-07-11 | £455,949 |
| 25 Newhouse Crescent, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-03-10 | £393,057 |
OL11 5RW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,322 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 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,963 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 | 4,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 4,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,285 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 | 1,577 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 589 yd | |
| Catherines | 677 Edenfield Road | 733 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 733 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 739 yd | |
| Amor | 7a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turf Tavern | 564 Edenfield Road | 737 yd | |
| Cap and Whippet | 796 Edenfield Road | 752 yd | |
| Horse & Farrier | 776 Edenfield Road | 754 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 796A Edenfield Road | 755 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 832 Edenfield Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill | 3A Bamford Precinct | 724 yd | |
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 754 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 754 yd | |
| Bamford Balti Express | 6a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 986 yd | |
| Bridge Chippy | 731 Edenfield Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 733 yd | |
| Tesco | 1a Bamford Village Precinct, Norden Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 555 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 | 790 yd |
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Bamford Academy BELGIUM STREET | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Rochdale Tennis Club Hollin Lane | tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club HOLLIN LANE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Caldershaw Community Primary School EDENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Rochdale Golf Club EDENFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,024 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.2% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.