Sheriff Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 6QR 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 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, OL12 6QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6QN, OL12 6QP, OL12 6QW, OL12 6PN, OL12 6RB, OL12 6LA, OL12 6LB, OL12 6PL, OL12 6PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 6QR 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 Sheriff 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 -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-03-01 | £206,112 |
| 41 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-07-23 | £208,267 |
| 37 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-05-18 | £227,304 |
| 61 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2006-05-31 | £340,413 |
| 37 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2004-07-30 | £136,608 |
OL12 6QR 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 6QR 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 | 380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,127 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 | 400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparrow Hill Primary and Community School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE | - not rated | 894 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 | 635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 822 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 | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 2,745 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 | 450 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 450 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 | 238 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Whitehall Academy 21 Whitehall Street , OL12 0LN | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Greencorns Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 577 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 | 577 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bernard - Green Corns 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL16 1BH | - not rated | 577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Town Hall | Town Hall, The Esplanade | 232 yd | |
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 257 yd | |
| British Red Cross | The Old Parsonage, 2 St Marys Gate | 416 yd | |
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | 31 Toad Lane | 418 yd | |
| Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant | Hopwood Hall College Rochdale, St Marys Gate | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 253 yd | |
| The Baum | 33-35 Toad Lane | 305 yd | |
| Reed Karoke Bar | Reed Hotel, Reed Hill | 544 yd | |
| The Roebuck Hotel | Roebuck Hotel, Yorkshire Street | 570 yd | |
| Vicolo Del Vino | 10a Baillie Street | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Restaurant | 377 Lower Falinge | 126 yd | |
| Sizzlers Kebab House | 82 Spotland Road | 158 yd | |
| Papas Prime Kebab House and Late Shop | 86 Spotland Road | 158 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 84 Spotland Road | 158 yd | |
| J R Pizza | 126 Spotland Road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 247 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 523 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 524 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 618 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 382 yd | |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 891 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 259 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.