Shawclough Drive is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 7HG is located in the Healey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shawclough Drive, Rochdale, OL12 7HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 7UZ, OL12 7HF, OL12 6XA, OL12 7UY, OL12 7HQ, OL12 7HJ, OL12 7HE, OL12 7HL, OL12 7HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 7HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.4% | 35.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 43.8% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 46.2% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 21.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 12% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.5% | 82.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 92% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shawclough Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Healey 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Shawclough Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-08-20 | £357,801 |
| 14 Shawclough Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2019-07-05 | £258,945 |
| 14 Shawclough Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £172,100 | 2018-07-06 | £277,385 |
| 18 Shawclough Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-06-14 | £407,738 |
| 6 Shawclough Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-10-13 | £351,927 |
OL12 7HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary Academy Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | 1out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spotland Primary School Edmund Street , OL12 6QG | - not rated | 1,464 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 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,605 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 | 2,099 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawclough 335 Shawclough Road , Shawclough OL12 7HL | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Horse Carrs , Shawclough Road OL12 6LG | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Innes School Ings Lane , OL12 7AL | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow View School Fisherfield Farm , Hargate Avenue OL12 6BT | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms | Healey Dell Nature Reserve Visitors Centre, Dell Road | 862 yd | |
| Munchies | 253 Rooley Moor Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Healey Hotel | 172 Shawclough Road | 279 yd | |
| The Oxford Inn | 662 Whitworth Road | 610 yd | |
| The Albion Inn | 600 Whitworth Road | 681 yd | |
| The Talbot Head | Talbot Head Public House, 20-22 Shawclough Road | 782 yd | |
| Black dog | Black Dog, Rooley Moor Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Express | Jape One Business Centre, Dell Road | 293 yd | |
| Shauns Fish and Chips Shawclough | 32 Shawclough Road | 669 yd | |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar | 42 Shawclough Road | 669 yd | |
| Healey Deli | 21 Market Street, Whitworth | 841 yd | |
| Golden Star Chinese | 223-225 Rooley Moor Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 249-251 Rooley Moor Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shawclough Community Primary School THRUM HALL LANE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Falinge Park High School FALINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.