Laurie Place is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 0RL 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 Laurie Place, Rochdale, OL12 0RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 0QR, OL12 0QN, OL12 0QJ, OL12 0RZ, OL12 0QL, OL12 0RF, OL12 0QW, OL12 0RQ, OL12 0RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 0RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 35.1% | -13.5% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 49.8% | 17.8% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 46% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 0RL this area, 32.3% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 18.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 33.3% | 40.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 37.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 50.8% | 36.6% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 74.9% | 61.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 26.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 62.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 22.4% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.9% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 54.2% | 6.5% | 47.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurie Place was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford average.
Laurie Place has the 6th lowest crime rate of 13 local areas in Bamford and the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Rochdale .
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 -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Laurie Place, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,750 | 2022-10-24 | £41,694 |
| 8 Laurie Place, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-01-21 | £61,294 |
| 6 Laurie Place, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2020-03-20 | £123,211 |
| 3 Laurie Place, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2019-04-10 | £114,797 |
| 4 Laurie Place, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2008-05-09 | £73,898 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 0RL 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 | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 503 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 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,065 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 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,578 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 | 1,109 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 | 242 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 459 yd | |
| Captain Jacks @ Thunk | Unit D2 Fieldhouse Industrial Estate | 467 yd | |
| Khadija's Cafe | 4 Union Street | 807 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 812 yd | |
| Pudding Paradise | 105 Yorkshire Street | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cronkeyshaw Social Club | 11 Cronkeyshaw Road | 96 yd | |
| Riflemans Arms | 11 Mizzy Road | 200 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 233 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 450 yd | |
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun's Chippy | 58 Industry Road | 204 yd | |
| La La's Tandoori | 143 Whitworth Road | 233 yd | |
| Papz Kitchen | 144 Whitworth Road | 271 yd | |
| Theo Peppe | 126 Whitworth Road | 274 yd | |
| PK Paradise Foods Ltd | 104 Whitworth Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 475 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 642 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 746 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 826 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 319 yd | |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 874 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.