Rooley Moor Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 7BS 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 7BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 7BX, OL12 7BY, OL12 7DE, OL12 7DB, OL12 7BU, OL12 7DD, OL12 7BL, OL12 7BZ, OL12 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 7BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 52.1% | 48.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 7BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 35.7% | 45.1% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 37.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 48.5% | 42.8% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 42.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.3% | 16.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 20.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 27.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.7% | 78.4% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 95.7% | 89.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 89.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-13 | £139,806 |
| 89 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-30 | £188,514 |
| 61 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-05-14 | £152,440 |
| 83 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2020-07-27 | £70,370 |
| 48 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2019-11-05 | £104,964 |
OL12 7BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,308 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 | 94 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,201 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 | 1,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 390 yd | |
| Munchies | 253 Rooley Moor Road | 541 yd | |
| Jolly Giraffes | Unit 1, The Pavillions, Bridgefold Road | 654 yd | |
| Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road | 692 yd | |
| Sweet Coffee Ltd | 305 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Arms | 158 Rooley Moor Road | 194 yd | |
| Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene) | Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane | 600 yd | |
| Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite | Ratcliffe Arms, Sandy Lane | 600 yd | |
| The Talbot Head | Talbot Head Public House, 20-22 Shawclough Road | 814 yd | |
| The Healey Hotel | 172 Shawclough Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Company | 64 Edenfield Road | 181 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 109 Rooley Moor Road | 194 yd | |
| Mezem Charcoal Grill | 105 Rooley Moor Road | 194 yd | |
| Willbutts Lane Chippy | 56 Willbutts Lane | 347 yd | |
| Golden Star Chinese | 223-225 Rooley Moor Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 249-251 Rooley Moor Road | 541 yd | |
| The Co operative | Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 948 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 444 Edenfield Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meanwood Community Primary School Churchill Street | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Rochdale Afc (Spotland Stadium) SPOTLAND STADIUM SPOTLAND STADIUM SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Rochdale Cricket Lacrosse And Squash Club BRIDGEFOLD ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 812 yd |
| Brownhill School HEIGHTS LANE | 941 yd | |
| Burton Park BURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 20.0% |
| 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.