Meanwood Fold is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 7AJ 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 Meanwood Fold, Rochdale, OL12 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 7AX, OL12 7BG, OL11 5BU, OL12 7BJ, OL12 7BH, OL12 7BU, OL12 7AG, OL12 6QB, OL12 6QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 7AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 41% | 44.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 42.9% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 52.4% | 49.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19% | 17.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 13.8% | -8.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 18.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 31% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 19.1% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.1% | 67% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 91.4% | 85.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meanwood Fold 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meanwood Fold, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-06-07 | £93,667 |
| 8 Meanwood Fold, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2021-11-16 | £136,633 |
| 9 Meanwood Fold, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2007-05-24 | £163,816 |
| 6 Meanwood Fold, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2005-06-29 | £159,422 |
| 9 Meanwood Fold, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2004-09-17 | £150,622 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 7AJ 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparrow Hill Primary and Community School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | - not rated | 1,328 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 | 557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,645 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 | 895 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 895 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 | 539 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Innes School Ings Lane , OL12 7AL | - not rated | 587 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Horse Carrs , Shawclough Road OL12 6LG | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Rochdale | 231 Spotland Road | 160 yd | |
| Jolly Giraffes | Unit 1, The Pavillions, Bridgefold Road | 446 yd | |
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 516 yd | |
| Rochdale 6th Form College | College Road | 753 yd | |
| China Garden | 222-224 College Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Arms | 158 Rooley Moor Road | 425 yd | |
| Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene) | Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane | 510 yd | |
| Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite | Ratcliffe Arms, Sandy Lane | 510 yd | |
| The Talbot Head | Talbot Head Public House, 20-22 Shawclough Road | 927 yd | |
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Company | 64 Edenfield Road | 206 yd | |
| Doh Donuts Ltd | Unit A | 217 yd | |
| Great Wall | 186 Spotland Road | 256 yd | |
| Willbutts Lane Chippy | 56 Willbutts Lane | 369 yd | |
| Ballers | 170B Spotland Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 249-251 Rooley Moor Road | 762 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 944 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 976 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 979 yd | |
| The Co operative | Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 596 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 884 yd | |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Oulder Hill Leisure Complex GREAVE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,061 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.