Balderstone, Greater Manchester facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Balderstone |
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| Population | 10,422 (2011 CensusWard=Balderstone and Kirkholt) |
| OS grid reference | SD9051 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROCHDALE |
| Postcode district | OL11 |
| Dialling code | 01706 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Balderstone is a district and an electoral ward in Greater Manchester, England. It is part of the larger Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. An electoral ward is like a special area used for voting.
In 2001, about 9,699 people lived in Balderstone. By 2011, the area was known as Balderstone and Kirkholt. Its population had grown to 10,422 people.
Learning in Balderstone
Balderstone has schools for different age groups.
Primary Education
St Mary's C.E. Primary School, Balderstone, is a primary school in the area. It helps younger students learn and grow.
Secondary Education
Balderstone Technology College is a secondary school. This means it's for older students, usually teenagers. It focuses on technology education.
Places of Worship
St Mary's Church is an Anglican church located on Oldham Road. It is one of three churches in the South Rochdale Team Ministry of Christ the King. The other two churches are St Luke's Church in Deeplish and St Peter's Church in Newbold.
