Postcode report
Is OL11 3AL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About OL11 3AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL11 3AL is a postcode in Castleton, Rochdale, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OL11 3AL, then scores the surrounding small area 53/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL11 3AL are safety and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OL11 3AL is based on Rochdale 017 Census 2021. It covers 10,449 residents, 1,777 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near OL11 3AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OL11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £210k from 72 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OL11 3AL can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL11 3AL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OL11 3AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OL11 3AL
Is OL11 3AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 53/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OL11 3AL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OL11 3AL?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OL11 3AL?
LocaleIQ matched OL11 3AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL11 3AL?
The latest median sold price is £210k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OL11 3AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.