Falinge Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 6RU is located in the Healey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falinge Road, Rochdale, OL12 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6LF, OL12 6LD, OL12 6LE, OL12 6JL, OL12 6HZ, OL12 6JW, OL12 0QU, OL12 6JP, OL12 6JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 6RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 31.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 47.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 46.8% | 42.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 23.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 29.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 27.8% | 32.8% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 30.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 58.9% | 41.9% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 80.8% | 70.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 18.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 70.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 18.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 3.3% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Muslim | 49.8% | 6.5% | 43.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falinge 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 been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 16 Falinge Manor Mews Falinge Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2025-10-31 | £132,247 |
| Apartment 15 Falinge Manor Mews Falinge Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-07-26 | £140,565 |
| Apartment 14 Falinge Manor Mews Falinge Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-02-09 | £137,593 |
| Apartment 11 Falinge Manor Mews Falinge Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-01-19 | £174,500 |
| Apartment 13 Falinge Manor Mews Falinge Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-08-18 | £123,492 |
OL12 6RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,692 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 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 97 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 1,406 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 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,766 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 | 1,029 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School Horse Carrs , Shawclough Road OL12 6LG | - not rated | 239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Muslim Girls' School Rochdale 104 Spotland Road , OL12 6PJ | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Whitehall Academy 21 Whitehall Street , OL12 0LN | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 611 yd | |
| Pavilion Rochdale | 231 Spotland Road | 730 yd | |
| Rochdale Town Hall | Town Hall, The Esplanade | 843 yd | |
| Captain Jacks @ Thunk | Unit D2 Fieldhouse Industrial Estate | 959 yd | |
| Taboosh Shisha Lounge | Richmond Hall | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot Head | Talbot Head Public House, 20-22 Shawclough Road | 354 yd | |
| Riflemans Arms | 11 Mizzy Road | 422 yd | |
| Cronkeyshaw Social Club | 11 Cronkeyshaw Road | 478 yd | |
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 609 yd | |
| Royds Arms | 158 Rooley Moor Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellas Sandwich Bar | 42 Shawclough Road | 480 yd | |
| Shauns Fish and Chips Shawclough | 32 Shawclough Road | 480 yd | |
| Ballers | 170B Spotland Road | 608 yd | |
| J R Pizza | 126 Spotland Road | 611 yd | |
| Ali's Chippy | 128 Spotland Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 807 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 829 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 249-251 Rooley Moor Road | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 398 yd | |
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Shawclough Community Primary School THRUM HALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.