Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 4PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	48.7%	48.9%	0.2%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	51.3%	51.1%	-0.2%	49.0%	2.1%

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 area around OL16 4PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32%	43.4%	11.4%	37.9%	5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	58.2%	43.2%	-15.0%	44.2%	-1.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	4.7%	5.9%	1.2%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	4.4%	5%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.2%	49.5%	10.3%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	42%	32.1%	-9.9%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	14.9%	14%	-0.9%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.3%	18.6%	-6.7%	18.2%	0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	8%	-2.8%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	12.7%	-8.2%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	2%	5.2%	3.2%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	18.1%	4.0%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	18.9%	33.9%	15.0%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	8.1%	3.5%	-4.6%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.1% 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	3.1%	4.5%	1.4%	1.1%	3.4%
Chinese	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	43.3%	34.1%	-9.2%	2.7%	31.4%
Other Asian	2.6%	3%	0.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	47.2%	47.1%	-0.1%	81.4%	-34.3%
Arab	2.6%	0.8%	-1.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0%	5.5%	5.5%	1.6%	3.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.2% 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	76.8%	78.2%	1.4%	83.2%	-5.0%
European Union	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	20.6%	18.2%	-2.4%	5.6%	12.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	75.8%	78.2%	2.4%	83.2%	-5.0%
10+ Years	0.5%	16%	15.5%	9.8%	6.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	4.6%	2.1%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	18.8%	1.7%	-17.1%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.7%	37.2%	-11.5%
Christian	21.8%	46.2%	-24.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	48.2%	6.5%	41.7%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Helmsman Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Helmsman Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Balderstone & Kirkholt 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 -23.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in OL16 4PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Helmsman Lane are based on 39 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 Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL16 4PS

Average Price
£269,877

Semi-Detached
£264,495

Terraced
£258,233

Detached
£178,028

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,383

Other
£809,922

Estimated Average Property Prices for Helmsman Lane

Average Price
£300,935

Semi-Detached
£265,632

Terraced
£265,125

Detached
£183,972

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,227

Other
£1,188,151

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Helmsman LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-06-30	£240,445
10 Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2024-12-16	£215,808
32 Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-10-18	£212,585
8 Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2024-06-05	£167,060
22 Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2022-11-09	£260,084

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL16 4PS

Employment

OL16 4PS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	171
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	43
Looking after home or family	30
Student (economically inactive)	30
Other	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	2,348 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ	3out of 4	318 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW	3out of 4	320 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lowerplace Primary School Kingsway , OL16 4UU	3out of 4	731 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Deeplish Primary Academy Derby Street , OL11 1LT	2out of 4	1,070 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Oldham Road , OL11 2HB	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA	3out of 4	571 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX	2out of 4	2,206 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR	4out of 4	2,408 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD	3out of 4	3,128 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crompton House Church of England Academy Rochdale Road , Shaw OL2 7HS	3out of 4	3,843 yd	Academy converter	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	2,311 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW	3out of 4	1,563 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ	- not rated	2,106 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ	- not rated	2,566 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU	3out of 4	2,576 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX	- not rated	2,626 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gordons Bistro @ Gordon Rigg Nurseries Ltd	Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd, Kingsway	430 yd
Legacy Dance Academy	Unit 2k, Moss Mill Industrial Estate, Woodbine Street East	431 yd
Sweet Stop Rochdale	119 Milnrow Road	845 yd
Wells Cafe Ltd	323-325 Oldham Road	923 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	925 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hornet	Helmsman Lane	127 yd
Wellfield Working Mens Club	1 Prince Street	828 yd
The Plough Inn	475 Oldham Road	1,059 yd
The Bay Horse	260 Oldham Road	1,070 yd
The Bridge Inn	Bridge Inn, Well I' Th' Lane	1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Tandoori	139 Milnrow Road	831 yd
Yum Yum Chicken & Kebab	147 Milnrow Road	831 yd
Keshnap	135 Milnrow Road	831 yd
Khans	143 Milnrow Road	831 yd
Oriental Chef	111 Milnrow Road	831 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	285 Kingsway	494 yd
Iceland	Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park	925 yd
Asda	Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	925 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingsway Park Sports Centre & Athletics Arena KINGSWAY PARK SPORTS CENTRE AND ATHLETICS ARENA KINGSWAY PARK SPORTS CENTRE AND ATHLETICS ARENA TURF HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches	415 yd
Lower Place KINGSWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	761 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	96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.2%

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	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	304.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	42.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of OL16 4PS