Oddies Yard is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0AN is located in the Healey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oddies Yard, Rochdale, OL12 0AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 0AH, OL12 0AG, OL12 0AW, OL12 0AE, OL12 0AP, OL12 0BZ, OL12 9TB, OL12 0EN, OL12 9SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 0AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 OL12 0AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 38.5% | 42.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 41.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 45.2% | 39.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 40.9% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 24.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 20.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 87.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 92.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 92.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oddies Yard was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Healey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oddies Yard, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 2014-11-04 | £70,600 |
OL12 0AN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | - not rated | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Secondary) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street , OL12 0JR | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Primary School) Richmond Hall , Lomax Street OL12 0JR | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Jacks @ Thunk | Unit D2 Fieldhouse Industrial Estate | 279 yd | |
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 751 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 751 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 754 yd | |
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 197 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 553 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 742 yd | |
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 768 yd | |
| Riflemans Arms | 11 Mizzy Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious House | 9 Dewhirst Road | 46 yd | |
| Bright & Breezy | Unit D22, Fieldhouse Industria, Fieldhouse Road | 279 yd | |
| La La's Tandoori | 143 Whitworth Road | 553 yd | |
| Papz Kitchen | 144 Whitworth Road | 586 yd | |
| Theo Peppe | 126 Whitworth Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 501 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.