Rooley Moor Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 7AX 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 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, OL12 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 7BG, OL12 7BH, OL12 7BJ, OL12 7BU, OL12 7AJ, OL12 7BL, OL12 7BX, OL12 7BN, OL12 7BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 7AX 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 7AX, 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 Rooley Moor 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 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 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-06-17 | £135,298 |
| 53 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-01-20 | £85,854 |
| 28A Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2021-08-04 | £143,074 |
| 19 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-09-28 | £114,861 |
| 1 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2017-02-20 | £141,367 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL12 7AX 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 | 1,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 5,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary Academy Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 1out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakenrod Primary School Bury Road , OL11 4EE | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparrow Hill Primary and Community School Sparrow Hill , OL16 1QT | - not rated | 1,417 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 | 541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,059 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 | 523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,696 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 | 983 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 983 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innes School Ings Lane , OL12 7AL | - not rated | 505 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Muslim Girls' School Rochdale 104 Spotland Road , OL12 6PJ | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Horse Carrs , Shawclough Road OL12 6LG | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,139 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 | 252 yd | |
| Jolly Giraffes | Unit 1, The Pavillions, Bridgefold Road | 521 yd | |
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 590 yd | |
| Munchies | 253 Rooley Moor Road | 670 yd | |
| Rochdale 6th Form College | College Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Arms | 158 Rooley Moor Road | 333 yd | |
| Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene) | Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane | 524 yd | |
| Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite | Ratcliffe Arms, Sandy Lane | 524 yd | |
| The Talbot Head | Talbot Head Public House, 20-22 Shawclough Road | 888 yd | |
| Brownhill Hotel | Brownhills Hotel, 19 Heights Lane | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Company | 64 Edenfield Road | 148 yd | |
| Doh Donuts Ltd | Unit A | 309 yd | |
| Willbutts Lane Chippy | 56 Willbutts Lane | 329 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 109 Rooley Moor Road | 333 yd | |
| Mezem Charcoal Grill | 105 Rooley Moor Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 249-251 Rooley Moor Road | 670 yd | |
| The Co operative | Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 986 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street | 1,035 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Spotland Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 90 Mellor Street | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 676 yd |
| Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 913 yd | |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Oulder Hill Leisure Complex GREAVE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 34.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 323.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 323.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.