Joy Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0BY 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 Joy Street, Rochdale, OL12 0BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6EL, OL12 0HS, OL12 0BT, OL12 0BX, OL12 6EJ, OL12 0BU, OL12 0AR, OL12 6EW, OL12 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 0BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% | 52.6% | -5.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 41.5% | 47.4% | 5.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 36.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 42.6% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 6.7% | -8.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.3% | 40.5% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 25.5% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 22.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around OL12 0BY this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 33.5% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 19.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 14.9% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.4% | 77.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 82.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 82.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joy Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Joy Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-05-16 | £140,400 |
| 94 Joy Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-03 | £159,108 |
| 72 Joy Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-11 | £151,135 |
| 45 Joy Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2023-03-22 | £145,158 |
| 60 Joy Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-05-12 | £168,846 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,232 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 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | - not rated | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,519 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 | 1,820 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,820 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 | 519 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Secondary) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street , OL12 0JR | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Primary School) Richmond Hall , Lomax Street OL12 0JR | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 299 yd | |
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 894 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 894 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 482 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 620 yd | |
| Riflemans Arms | 11 Mizzy Road | 714 yd | |
| Cronkeyshaw Social Club | 11 Cronkeyshaw Road | 786 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious House | 9 Dewhirst Road | 279 yd | |
| Bright & Breezy | Unit D22, Fieldhouse Industria, Fieldhouse Road | 291 yd | |
| Top Wok | 366 Whitworth Road | 432 yd | |
| La La's Tandoori | 143 Whitworth Road | 620 yd | |
| Papz Kitchen | 144 Whitworth Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 295 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shawclough Community Primary School THRUM HALL LANE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 1,019 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.