Watts Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0HE 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 Watts Street, Rochdale, OL12 0HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 0HQ, OL12 0HF, OL12 0DN, OL12 0HA, OL12 0LQ, OL12 0JZ, OL12 0DR, OL12 0DP, OL12 0JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 0HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.4% | 39% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 37.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 41.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 14.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around OL12 0HE this area, 30% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 30% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 19.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.3% 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 | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 15.9% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 42.8% | 51.8% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 49.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 28.6% | 18.3% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -63.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 65.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 65.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.7% | 29.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 24.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 65.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 26.2% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.7% | 0.8% | -25.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.5% | 37.2% | -27.7% |
| Christian | 11.1% | 46.2% | -35.1% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 68.6% | 6.5% | 62.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watts Street 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G J Collins (Rochdale) Watts Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-03-14 | £309,118 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 0HE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,081 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 | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 194 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 196 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 200 yd | |
| Milliez Cafe | 234 Yorkshire Street | 234 yd | |
| Pudding Paradise | 105 Yorkshire Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 34 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 205 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 501 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 102 Yorkshire Street | 518 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Greggs | Milnrow Service Station, Newhey Road | 175 yd | |
| Deli Ice | 173 Yorkshire Street | 192 yd | |
| Ali's Chippy | 155 Yorkshire Street | 194 yd | |
| Smash Official Rochdale Ltd | 159 Yorkshire Street | 200 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit B, Whitworth Retail Park | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 66 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 505 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 567 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 763 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 775 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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.