Holland Rise is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 6TZ 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 Holland Rise, Rochdale, OL12 6TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 6UD, OL12 6TX, OL12 6UE, OL12 6UF, OL12 6TQ, OL12 6TN, OL12 6PE, OL12 6UG, OL12 6UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 6TZ is primarily male, with 72.7% of the population 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 | 40.3% | 27.3% | -13.0% | 51.0% | -23.7% |
| Male | 59.7% | 72.7% | 13.0% | 49.0% | 23.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL12 6TZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.8% | 68.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -35.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (43.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 20.6% | 18.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -29.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 24.5% | -13.7% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 24% | 36.4% | 12.4% | 12.7% | 23.7% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 6TZ this area, 33.6% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 17.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 80% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 85.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 84.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.2% | 13.5% | 20.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holland Rise 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 -19.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Holland Rise College Bank Way, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,450 | 2021-07-09 | £63,025 |
| 45 Holland Rise, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £18,400 | 2008-06-02 | £25,017 |
OL12 6TZ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Community Primary School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Ann Street , OL11 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,832 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 | 193 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 | 707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Town Hall | Town Hall, The Esplanade | 124 yd | |
| Rochdale Pioneers Museum | 31 Toad Lane | 175 yd | |
| Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant | Hopwood Hall College Rochdale, St Marys Gate | 191 yd | |
| Tetrosyl Limited | Newgate House, 1 Newgate | 202 yd | |
| Fresh Prep Street Food | Market Way, Car park @ Rochdale Exchange Shopping Cen | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baum | 33-35 Toad Lane | 192 yd | |
| The Roebuck Hotel | Roebuck Hotel, Yorkshire Street | 239 yd | |
| Vicolo Del Vino | 10a Baillie Street | 302 yd | |
| The Pint Pot | 8 Baillie Street | 303 yd | |
| Malibu | 17 The Butts | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Restaurant | 377 Lower Falinge | 248 yd | |
| Subway | 2-4 Baillie Street | 302 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 2-4 Reed Hill | 326 yd | |
| Sizzlers Kebab House | 82 Spotland Road | 353 yd | |
| Papas Prime Kebab House and Late Shop | 86 Spotland Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 182 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Market Place, Newgate | 205 yd | |
| One Beyond | 50 Market Way, Newgate | 206 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 439 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Rochdale) 41-43 41-43 YORKSHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 683 yd | |
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 927 yd |
| St Johns Rc Primary School ANN STREET | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Castlemere Community Centre CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEMERE COMMUNITY CENTRE TWEEDALE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.