Foxholes Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0ED is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxholes Road, Rochdale, OL12 0ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 0EE, OL12 0EG, OL12 0EQ, OL12 0EF, OL12 0EL, OL12 0EN, OL12 0EH, OL12 0EB, OL12 0EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 0ED has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 48.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 40.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 41.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 41.6% | 48% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 30.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 25.8% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 21% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 15% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.1% | 66% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 90.1% | 86.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 86.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Muslim | 32.3% | 6.5% | 25.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxholes Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Central Rochdale 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Foxholes Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-07-28 | £200,714 |
| 28 Foxholes Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-10-23 | £145,554 |
| 28 Foxholes Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2015-07-22 | £87,273 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | - not rated | 117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | - not rated | 129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,874 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 | 1,565 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,565 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 Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Secondary) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street , OL12 0JR | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Primary School) Richmond Hall , Lomax Street OL12 0JR | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent special 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 | 462 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 480 yd | |
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 626 yd | |
| Milliez Cafe | 234 Yorkshire Street | 658 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 403 yd | |
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 462 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 472 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 474 yd | |
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Greggs | Milnrow Service Station, Newhey Road | 364 yd | |
| Delicious House | 9 Dewhirst Road | 446 yd | |
| Papz Kitchen | 144 Whitworth Road | 451 yd | |
| Theo Peppe | 126 Whitworth Road | 454 yd | |
| Bright & Breezy | Unit D22, Fieldhouse Industria, Fieldhouse Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 541 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 741 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 979 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 975 yd | |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,078 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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.