About Balderstone

Balderstone is a small village located in the county of Greater Manchester, within the historic county of Lancashire. It lies to the west of the town of Chorley and is part of the civil parish of Chorley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The village is situated near the River Yarrow and is close to the M61 motorway, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. Balderstone has a local community centre and a few small shops, serving the needs of its residents. The surrounding countryside offers walking trails and green spaces, making it a peaceful place to live. The postcode area for Balderstone is OL16, which covers the village and its immediate surroundings.

School Ratings in Balderstone

There are 211 schools in and around Balderstone. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Balderstone

The average property price is £240K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £121K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Balderstone

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Drugs is prevalent across Balderstone, with 1 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Balderstone

Balderstone falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Balderstone

Broadband speeds in Balderstone are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,353 sales

Average Price £240K
£450 — £106.77M
Detached £305K 645
Semi £166K 1,429
Terraced £121K 1,842
Flat £122K 115

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

122 Primary
23 Secondary
66 Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Primary 122 yards Lowerplace Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Kingsway Park High School Secondary 0.4 miles Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.5 miles St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Deeplish Primary Academy Primary Good 0.6 miles Deeplish Children's Centre Good 0.6 miles Sandbrook Children's Centre 0.7 miles Sandbrook Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Nuqtah Primary School 0.7 miles St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Ashfield Valley Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Balderstone IMD 2025

Balderstone falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
14,280 Children (0-15) 23%
37,970 Working Age 62%
11,089 Older (60+) 18%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 38% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Balderstone 2 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Balderstone records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Drugs is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

1 Drugs
1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Rochdale Train Station 0.8 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 1.5 miles
Smithy Bridge Train Station 2.6 miles
Littleborough Train Station 3.5 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 3.8 miles
Moston Train Station 5.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Turf Hill 0 yards Lower Place 0 yards Kirkholt 0.6 miles Buersil Head 0.9 miles Stoneyfield 0.9 miles Lady House 1.2 miles Sudden 1.2 miles Summit 1.2 miles Milnrow 1.4 miles Burnedge 1.4 miles Castleton 1.4 miles Newbold 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward Central Rochdale
Constituency Rochdale
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL16 30 shown View all streets

Aboukir Street 2 Adrian Terrace 1 Ainsworth Street 38 Albert Royds Street 10 Albert Street 1 Alexander Drive 1 Alpine Drive 1 Ann Street 1 Apple Tree Way 1 Arcon Close 1 Argyle Street 1 Arkwright Avenue 4 Arthington Street 1 Ash Grove 3 Ashes Lane 2 Ashfield Lane 4 Ashia Close 2 Avon Close 1 Back Broom Street 1 Back Drake Street 3 Back Oldham Road 1 Badger Close 1 Baillie Street 1 Baillie Street East 1 Ball Street 1 Balmoral Close 1 Bangor Street 1 Beal Bank Close 1 Beal Crescent 1 Bealcroft Close 1

Postcodes in OL16 50 shown View all postcodes

OL16 1AE OL16 1AF OL16 1AG OL16 1AP OL16 1AQ OL16 1AT OL16 1AW OL16 1AY OL16 1AZ OL16 1BA OL16 1BE OL16 1BG OL16 1BH OL16 1BL OL16 1BT OL16 1BZ OL16 1DA OL16 1DB OL16 1DE OL16 1DF OL16 1DG OL16 1DH OL16 1DL OL16 1DN OL16 1DP OL16 1DQ OL16 1DR OL16 1DS OL16 1DT OL16 1DW OL16 1DX OL16 1DY OL16 1DZ OL16 1EA OL16 1EB OL16 1ED OL16 1EE OL16 1EG OL16 1EJ OL16 1EN OL16 1EP OL16 1ES OL16 1EW OL16 1EX OL16 1FB OL16 1FD OL16 1FE OL16 1FF OL16 1FG OL16 1HR