Nethercroft is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5WJ is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nethercroft, Rochdale, OL11 5WJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5WL, OL11 5FD, OL11 5RD, OL11 5WH, OL11 5FB, OL11 5WB, OL11 5PJ, OL11 5SB, OL11 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL11 5WJ 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% |
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 5WJ 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% |
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% |
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 5WJ 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nethercroft 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nethercroft, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-12-05 | £817,193 |
| 4 Nethercroft, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2004-06-29 | £928,619 |
| 4 Nethercroft, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2002-02-14 | £934,967 |
| 4 Nethercroft, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £235,000 | 2001-05-30 | £964,644 |
| 2 Nethercroft, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £211,995 | 2001-04-27 | £873,483 |
OL11 5WJ 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 5WJ 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 3,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,266 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 | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Primary Academy Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Primary School Belgium Street , Bamford OL11 5PS | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,042 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 | 716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 3,434 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 | 3,512 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsfield 153 Elmsfield Avenue , Norden OL11 5XA | - not rated | 114 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alf Kaufman School Highwood Norden , OL11 5XP | - not rated | 288 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield 114 Shelfield Lane , Norden OL11 5XZ | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl View Residential School Norden Road , Bamford OL11 5PT | - not rated | 952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 498 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 498 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 555 yd | |
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norden Inn | 834-836 Edenfield Road | 537 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 796A Edenfield Road | 537 yd | |
| Cap and Whippet | 796 Edenfield Road | 539 yd | |
| Horse & Farrier | 776 Edenfield Road | 540 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 832 Edenfield Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 540 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 540 yd | |
| Bridge Chippy | 731 Edenfield Road | 700 yd | |
| Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill | 3A Bamford Precinct | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 905 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 | 1,054 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.