Sweet Briar Close, Rochdale, OL12 6NX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 6NX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	49%	47%	-2.0%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	51%	53%	2.0%	49.0%	4.0%

Partnership Status

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 6NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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	38%	45.6%	7.6%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	33%	35.4%	2.4%	44.2%	-8.8%
Separated	5.5%	3.1%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	15.5%	11.3%	-4.2%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	8%	4.6%	-3.4%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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	37.4%	41.3%	3.9%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	35.8%	34%	-1.8%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	17.5%	15.4%	-2.1%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	7%	8.1%	1.1%	4.0%	4.1%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 6NX this area, 29.9% 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 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30%	29.9%	-0.1%	18.2%	11.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	10.3%	-7.2%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	10.8%	-3.7%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	7%	6.2%	-0.8%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	18.6%	7.1%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	21.6%	7.1%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	5%	2.6%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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	5.1%	8.1%	3.0%	1.1%	7.0%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	9.3%	19.5%	10.2%	2.7%	16.8%
Other Asian	2.3%	0.8%	-1.5%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	81.3%	67.5%	-13.8%	81.4%	-13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	86.6%	-3.3%	83.2%	3.4%
European Union	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	5.8%	9.8%	4.0%	5.6%	4.2%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	86.6%	-2.9%	83.2%	3.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	10.6%	10.2%	9.8%	0.8%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0.8%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.9%	37.2%	-8.3%
Christian	37.8%	46.2%	-8.4%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	29.3%	6.5%	22.8%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Sweet Briar Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweet Briar Close 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 -13.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in OL12 6NX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sweet Briar Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sweet Briar Close, Rochdale, OL12 6NX

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL12 6NX

Average Price
£227,203

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£238,100

Detached
£290,119

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£5,762

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sweet Briar Close

Average Price
£248,578

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£267,428

Detached
£291,770

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£5,896

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sweet Briar CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Sweet Briar Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£4,000	2018-03-05	£5,896
2 Sweet Briar Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2010-11-19	£297,093
10 Sweet Briar Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2010-08-23	£283,276
1 Sweet Briar Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£132,000	2009-01-29	£240,000
8 Sweet Briar Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2008-11-14	£294,941

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL12 6NX

Employment

OL12 6NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	31
Retired	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	13
Other	11
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Education	8
Construction	7
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	1,251 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE	3out of 4	461 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST	3out of 4	785 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ	3out of 4	1,070 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG	3out of 4	1,075 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ	3out of 4	1,143 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD	3out of 4	662 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	2out of 4	2,057 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD	3out of 4	3,283 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS	3out of 4	3,446 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU	- not rated	3,785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	1,658 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ	3out of 4	878 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX	- not rated	1,102 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ	- not rated	1,151 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW	3out of 4	2,121 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU	3out of 4	2,142 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Captain Jacks @ Thunk	Unit D2 Fieldhouse Industrial Estate		899 yd
Munchies	253 Rooley Moor Road		1,066 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Talbot Head	Talbot Head Public House, 20-22 Shawclough Road	243 yd
The Healey Hotel	172 Shawclough Road	423 yd
Riflemans Arms	11 Mizzy Road	595 yd
The Albion Inn	600 Whitworth Road	606 yd
Cronkeyshaw Social Club	11 Cronkeyshaw Road	760 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shauns Fish and Chips Shawclough	32 Shawclough Road	135 yd
Bellas Sandwich Bar	42 Shawclough Road	135 yd
Top Wok	366 Whitworth Road	497 yd
Balti Express	Jape One Business Centre, Dell Road	573 yd
Bright & Breezy	Unit D22, Fieldhouse Industria, Fieldhouse Road	894 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, Whitworth Road		629 yd
The Cooperative	249-251 Rooley Moor Road		1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shawclough Community Primary School THRUM HALL LANE	grass pitches	453 yd
Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	647 yd
Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE		859 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.