Whitehall Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0LF is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL16 1DR, OL16 1DS, OL16 1LD, OL16 1LA, OL16 1LB, OL16 1DW, OL16 1JY, OL16 1DL, OL16 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 0LF is primarily male, with 59.4% of the population 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 | 37.3% | 40.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 62.7% | 59.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 0LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 61.5% | 62.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 13.6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (68%) 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 | 30.5% | 40.3% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 15% | 12.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 8.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 0LF this area, 32% 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 32% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 19.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 67.8% | 58.4% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 73.6% | 59.2% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 13.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73% | 59.2% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.3% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 16% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 76.7% | -30.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehall Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford 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 -15.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-07-23 | £315,161 |
| 3 Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,300 | 2010-05-25 | £167,147 |
| 1 Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2008-07-21 | £269,405 |
| 1 Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2005-08-11 | £272,302 |
OL12 0LF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 0LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 966 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 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,372 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 | 692 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudding Paradise | 105 Yorkshire Street | 32 yd | |
| Khadija's Cafe | 4 Union Street | 45 yd | |
| The Chef's Kitchen & Takeaway | 16 Cheetham Street | 136 yd | |
| Tribez | Unit 11 Rochdale Riverside | 244 yd | |
| Cafe Grande Abaco | Rochdale Bus Station, Smith Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Hotel | 102 Yorkshire Street | 90 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 215 yd | |
| The Regal Moon | The Regal Moon, The Butts | 294 yd | |
| Treehouse Bar | 1st Floor | 322 yd | |
| Hogarths | Royal Bank Of Scotland Chamber, The Butts | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yano Cha | 10 Cheetham Street | 118 yd | |
| Oregon Fried Chicken | 81 Yorkshire Street | 155 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2-4 Reed Hill | 215 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9 Riverside Walk | 257 yd | |
| Harrys | 216 Yorkshire Street | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 86 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 366 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 396 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 397 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 749 yd | |
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 988 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.