Atherstone is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0PH 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 Atherstone, Rochdale, OL12 0PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 0NZ, OL12 0PU, OL12 0PP, OL12 0PW, OL12 0PT, OL12 0LZ, OL12 0PL, OL12 0NE, OL12 0PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 0PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 46.4% | 47.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 0PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 53.4% | 52.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 24.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 40.2% | 45.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 25.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 22.9% | 9.3% | -13.6% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 49.4% | 43.6% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 46% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 19.3% | 14.7% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 19.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.5% | 45.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 23.2% | 19% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 16.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 6.2% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37.4% | 76.7% | -39.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 10.6% | 0.5% | 10.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 9.3% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 27.4% | 6.5% | 20.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atherstone was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Atherstone, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2012-06-01 | £53,853 |
OL12 0PH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 0PH 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 | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,461 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 | 586 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 | 365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Red Cross | The Old Parsonage, 2 St Marys Gate | 277 yd | |
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | 31 Toad Lane | 307 yd | |
| The Chef's Kitchen & Takeaway | 16 Cheetham Street | 344 yd | |
| Rochdale Town Hall | Town Hall, The Esplanade | 353 yd | |
| Russells Cafe | 51-53 Yorkshire Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 152 yd | |
| The Baum | 33-35 Toad Lane | 208 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 342 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 102 Yorkshire Street | 393 yd | |
| Treehouse Bar | 1st Floor | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yano Cha | 10 Cheetham Street | 312 yd | |
| Mississippi Fried Chicken | 41 Whitworth Road | 327 yd | |
| Garlic Flames | 43 Whitworth Road | 327 yd | |
| Oregon Fried Chicken | 81 Yorkshire Street | 342 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2-4 Reed Hill | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 218 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 355 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 435 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 435 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 384 yd | |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.