Spotland Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 6PW 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 Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6ST, OL12 6PJ, OL12 6PS, OL12 6TA, OL12 6SH, OL12 6PT, OL12 6SZ, OL12 6PQ, OL12 6PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 6PW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 31.3% | 33.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 57.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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% | 42.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6PW this area, 32.6% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 32.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 65.1% | 70.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 67.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 18.4% | 11.9% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -69.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 55% 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 | 58.3% | 55% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.7% | 34.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 28.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 54.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 26% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 7.2% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 10.9% | 46.2% | -35.3% |
| Muslim | 80% | 6.5% | 73.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spotland Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Spotland Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-04-28 | £500,914 |
OL12 6PW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL12 6PW 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 6PW 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 | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Other | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland Primary Academy Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 1out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparrow Hill Primary and Community School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 402 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 402 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim Girls' School Rochdale 104 Spotland Road , OL12 6PJ | - not rated | 40 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Granville Greencorns Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waidshouse Greencorns Independent School Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernard - Green Corns 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox - Green Corns 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 49 yd | |
| Rochdale Town Hall | Town Hall, The Esplanade | 348 yd | |
| Pavilion Rochdale | 231 Spotland Road | 434 yd | |
| Rochdale 6th Form College | College Road | 458 yd | |
| China Garden | 222-224 College Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baum | 33-35 Toad Lane | 510 yd | |
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 510 yd | |
| The Roebuck Hotel | Roebuck Hotel, Yorkshire Street | 697 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 740 yd | |
| Vicolo Del Vino | 10a Baillie Street | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J R Pizza | 126 Spotland Road | 49 yd | |
| Ali's Chippy | 128 Spotland Road | 49 yd | |
| Sizzlers Kebab House | 82 Spotland Road | 121 yd | |
| Papas Prime Kebab House and Late Shop | 86 Spotland Road | 121 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 84 Spotland Road | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 449 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 532 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 635 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 661 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 580 yd | |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 637 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.