Molyneux Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 6QA 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 Molyneux Street, Rochdale, OL12 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6PZ, OL12 6QE, OL12 7AA, OL12 6QG, OL12 7AF, OL12 6QB, OL12 6QD, OL12 6PX, OL12 6AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 6QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.8% | 30.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.6% | 55.5% | 16.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 26.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 10% | 2.7% | -7.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 6QA this area, 32.1% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 32.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.6% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 17.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 5.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.7% 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 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 43.9% | 47.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 44.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 38.2% | 29.7% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -51.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 65.7% | 54.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.8% | 29.6% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 24.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 55.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 19% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 8.3% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Muslim | 56.4% | 6.5% | 49.9% |
| Not answered | 0.9% | 6.0% | -5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Molyneux 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 -20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Molyneux Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-07-05 | £113,183 |
| 27 Molyneux Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,100 | 2022-03-28 | £97,864 |
| 1 Molyneux Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-09-15 | £72,973 |
| 3 Molyneux Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2019-10-25 | £94,815 |
| 37 Molyneux Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2016-07-15 | £99,745 |
OL12 6QA 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 6QA 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 900 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 | 178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 1,588 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 | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 4,062 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 | 681 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 | 749 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 187 yd | |
| Pavilion Rochdale | 231 Spotland Road | 236 yd | |
| Jolly Giraffes | Unit 1, The Pavillions, Bridgefold Road | 486 yd | |
| Rochdale 6th Form College | College Road | 535 yd | |
| China Garden | 222-224 College Road | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 659 yd | |
| Royds Arms | 158 Rooley Moor Road | 703 yd | |
| The Baum | 33-35 Toad Lane | 714 yd | |
| Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene) | Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane | 744 yd | |
| Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite | Ratcliffe Arms, Sandy Lane | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballers | 170B Spotland Road | 51 yd | |
| Great Wall | 186 Spotland Road | 120 yd | |
| J R Pizza | 126 Spotland Road | 187 yd | |
| Ali's Chippy | 128 Spotland Road | 187 yd | |
| Doh Donuts Ltd | Unit A | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 653 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 676 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 747 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 874 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 570 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 658 yd | |
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 943 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.