Margroy Close is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0ES is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Margroy Close, Rochdale, OL12 0ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 0ER, OL12 9SU, OL12 0EJ, OL12 0EH, OL12 9DG, OL12 0EF, OL12 0EQ, OL12 9SZ, OL12 9BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 0ES has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 53.8% | 56.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 43.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 0ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 46% | 49.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 35.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 53.7% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 14.3% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 26.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 25.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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 | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 16.7% | 12.0% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.5% | 67.7% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 96.1% | 87.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 87.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Muslim | 27.5% | 6.5% | 21.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margroy Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Margroy Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,250 | 2025-12-05 | £148,918 |
| 7 Margroy Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2025-11-14 | £165,705 |
| 15 Margroy Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2025-03-28 | £114,446 |
| 5 Margroy Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-27 | £173,304 |
| 21 Margroy Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-04-08 | £170,828 |
OL12 0ES area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,229 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 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | - not rated | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 598 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 | 1,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,640 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 | 578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,064 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 | 1,879 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinders School Shaw Cottage , Shaw Street OL12 9SN | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Darul Madinah Rochdale Ltd (Secondary) Richmond Hall, Lomax Street , OL12 0JR | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 587 yd | |
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 660 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 660 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street | 691 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 212 yd | |
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 405 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 737 yd | |
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 759 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious House | 9 Dewhirst Road | 396 yd | |
| Buttys 2 go | 103 Halifax Road | 409 yd | |
| Flames | 101 Halifax Road | 409 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 81-83 Halifax Road | 409 yd | |
| Hamer Chop Suey Bar | 67 Halifax Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 845 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 790 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.