Whitefield Avenue is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 5YG 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 Whitefield Avenue, Rochdale, OL11 5YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 5YD, OL11 5XB, OL11 5YE, OL11 5YB, OL11 5YF, OL11 5YA, OL12 7QE, OL11 5RX, OL11 5XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL11 5YG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5YG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 30.2% | 26.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 57.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.4% | 59.8% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 25.8% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 15.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 38.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 16% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.3% | 76.5% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.6% | 93.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitefield Avenue 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Whitefield Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-12-04 | £245,380 |
| 21 Whitefield Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-05-02 | £233,734 |
| 30 Whitefield Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-31 | £240,037 |
| 32 Whitefield Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-09-13 | £253,008 |
| 12 Whitefield Avenue, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-19 | £233,011 |
OL11 5YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 3,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 2out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Primary Academy Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 686 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 | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,459 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 | 605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 2,884 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 | 2,845 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 278 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield 114 Shelfield Lane , Norden OL11 5XZ | - not rated | 367 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alf Kaufman School Highwood Norden , OL11 5XP | - not rated | 525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Meadow Green Corns Independent School Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL12 7PW | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsfield 153 Elmsfield Avenue , Norden OL11 5XA | - not rated | 728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 298 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 665 yd | |
| Catherines | 677 Edenfield Road | 719 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 719 yd | |
| Sweet Coffee Ltd | 305 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turf Tavern | 564 Edenfield Road | 319 yd | |
| Greenwoods @ Rochdale Golf Club | Rochdale Golf Club, Edenfield Road | 577 yd | |
| Cap and Whippet | 796 Edenfield Road | 707 yd | |
| Horse & Farrier | 776 Edenfield Road | 708 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 796A Edenfield Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 708 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 708 yd | |
| Yungs | 400 Edenfield Road | 902 yd | |
| Elliot's Craft Pizza and Grill | 3A Bamford Precinct | 986 yd | |
| Meatup | 303 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 719 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 444 Edenfield Road | 902 yd | |
| The Co operative | Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caldershaw Community Primary School EDENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Rochdale Golf Club EDENFIELD ROAD | golf | 642 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Bamford Academy BELGIUM STREET | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.