Peel Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 6PN is located in the Spotland & Falinge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peel Street, Rochdale, OL12 6PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6PQ, OL12 6QW, OL12 6TA, OL12 6QN, OL12 6RB, OL12 6QR, OL12 6SZ, OL12 6PT, OL12 6PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 6PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 48.6% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 3.3% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 33.9% | 39% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 13.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 43.3% | 26.5% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 14.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 26.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.9% 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 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 54.1% | 64.9% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 62.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| White | 35.2% | 14.9% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -66.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
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 | 73.5% | 61.9% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 28% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 22.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 61.9% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 24.6% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 6.4% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 13.3% | 46.2% | -32.9% |
| Muslim | 72.4% | 6.5% | 65.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peel 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 -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Peel Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-11-04 | £98,202 |
| 77 Peel Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-11-21 | £191,948 |
| 59 Peel Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2018-03-05 | £42,539 |
| 71 Peel Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-06-16 | £127,060 |
| 73C Peel Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,500 | 2015-07-31 | £43,441 |
OL12 6PN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 6PN 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 | 74 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Other | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 589 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 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,849 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 | 436 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 | 554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 152 yd | |
| Rochdale Town Hall | Town Hall, The Esplanade | 236 yd | |
| Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant | Hopwood Hall College Rochdale, St Marys Gate | 460 yd | |
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | 31 Toad Lane | 469 yd | |
| British Red Cross | The Old Parsonage, 2 St Marys Gate | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baum | 33-35 Toad Lane | 376 yd | |
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 378 yd | |
| The Roebuck Hotel | Roebuck Hotel, Yorkshire Street | 594 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 611 yd | |
| Vicolo Del Vino | 10a Baillie Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzlers Kebab House | 82 Spotland Road | 35 yd | |
| Papas Prime Kebab House and Late Shop | 86 Spotland Road | 35 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 84 Spotland Road | 35 yd | |
| Eastern Restaurant | 377 Lower Falinge | 115 yd | |
| J R Pizza | 126 Spotland Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 314 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 552 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 553 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 554 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 486 yd | |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 767 yd |
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.