Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Rochdale: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around OL11 5DB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 48 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 GP, 2 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 33 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
19green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 52.5 ha total
- largest park 16.5 ha (0.28 mi away)
Nearest: St Clement's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
28shops & libraries
- 21 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Aldi, Asda…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Rooley Moor Road — 0.3 mi
In Rochdale, 86% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (95% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Rochdale, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near OL11 5DB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in OL11.
Average sold price by property type across the OL11 district, 2021–2026.
About OL11 5DB
OL11 5DB scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Rooley Moor Road 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, OL11 5DB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,714 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 48 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 24 rated Good. The nearest school is Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROCHDALE INFIRMARY, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
