Rose Hill is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 6EP is located in the Healey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rose Hill, Rochdale, OL12 6EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6JF, OL12 0SA, OL12 6HP, OL12 0AD, OL12 6JR, OL12 6HL, OL12 6ER, OL12 0HZ, OL12 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 6EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.5% | 49.3% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.7% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL12 6EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 32.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 55.9% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 43.9% | 47.5% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 36.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 20.7% | 21.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 30.6% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.4% 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 | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 47.5% | 51.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 48.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 42.3% | 30.4% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -51.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 76.7% | 73.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 21.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 73.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 23.2% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 1.3% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.1% | 37.2% | -25.1% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Muslim | 63.4% | 6.5% | 56.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Hill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Healey 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 -24.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rose Hill, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £165,750 | 2024-12-20 | £165,750 |
| 1 Rose Hill, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-06-16 | £393,855 |
| 7 Rose Hill, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-08-30 | £475,918 |
| 2 Rose Hill, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2017-02-21 | £374,787 |
| 1 Rose Hill, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2016-09-09 | £409,968 |
OL12 6EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 6EP 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 771 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 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 895 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 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,901 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 | 1,425 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 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 169 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 589 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 948 yd | |
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 949 yd | |
| Milliez Cafe | 234 Yorkshire Street | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 267 yd | |
| Riflemans Arms | 11 Mizzy Road | 371 yd | |
| Cronkeyshaw Social Club | 11 Cronkeyshaw Road | 406 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 576 yd | |
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright & Breezy | Unit D22, Fieldhouse Industria, Fieldhouse Road | 168 yd | |
| La La's Tandoori | 143 Whitworth Road | 267 yd | |
| Papz Kitchen | 144 Whitworth Road | 341 yd | |
| Theo Peppe | 126 Whitworth Road | 351 yd | |
| Delicious House | 9 Dewhirst Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 208 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 771 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 639 yd | |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Shawclough Community Primary School THRUM HALL LANE | grass pitches | 949 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.