Oakshaw Drive, Rochdale, OL12 7PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 7PF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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%	49%	-3.1%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	47.9%	51%	3.1%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of OL12 7PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.5%	26.2%	2.7%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	62.3%	60.7%	-1.6%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.6%	6.4%	-1.2%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	5%	3.5%	-1.5%	6.1%	-2.6%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	66%	58.3%	-7.7%	48.4%	9.9%
Good health	26.7%	32%	5.3%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	5.6%	7.3%	1.7%	12.7%	-5.4%
Bad health	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.2%	1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 7PF this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.3%	8.3%	1.0%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	11.2%	-5.0%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	12.5%	-1.7%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	4.2%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.2%	15.7%	-0.5%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	38.1%	48.2%	10.1%	33.8%	14.4%
Other	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.2%	1.5%	1.3%	1.1%	0.4%
Pakistani	2.1%	4.8%	2.7%	2.7%	2.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	3%	1%	-2.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	94.2%	91.2%	-3.0%	81.4%	9.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	96.5%	94.8%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	3%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	95%	-0.3%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0.9%	4.5%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.3%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.8%	76.7%	17.1%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	5%	13.5%	-8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.3%	37.2%	-7.9%
Christian	59.8%	46.2%	13.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	5.5%	6.5%	-1.0%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Oakshaw Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakshaw Drive 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in OL12 7PF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oakshaw Drive are based on 146 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Oakshaw Drive, Rochdale, OL12 7PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL12 7PF

Average Price
£333,608

Semi-Detached
£266,648

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£360,113

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakshaw Drive

Average Price
£335,058

Semi-Detached
£286,036

Terraced
£325,172

Detached
£360,551

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakshaw DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Oakshaw Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-03-28	£257,113
63 Oakshaw Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,000	2024-08-28	£263,650
49 Oakshaw Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,500	2023-10-24	£239,809
61 Oakshaw Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£131,000	2022-11-25	£143,016
59 Oakshaw Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2022-11-25	£264,197

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL12 7PF

Employment

OL12 7PF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	157
Retired	44
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	35
Education	29
Manufacturing	21
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	11
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	2,905 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL	4out of 4	410 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL	3out of 4	410 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ	3out of 4	411 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP	4out of 4	962 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ	3out of 4	1,503 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	2out of 4	1,303 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD	3out of 4	2,152 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU	- not rated	2,991 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS	3out of 4	4,086 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA	3out of 4	5,091 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	2,693 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW	3out of 4	1,252 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ	3out of 4	2,614 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ	- not rated	3,143 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX	- not rated	3,174 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ	- not rated	3,203 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stocco	539 Edenfield Road	471 yd
Sweet Coffee Ltd	305 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road	744 yd
Hellfire Kitchen	Horse & Farrier	818 yd
Catherines	677 Edenfield Road	914 yd
The True Taste of India	673 Edenfield Road	914 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Turf Tavern	564 Edenfield Road	345 yd
Greenwoods @ Rochdale Golf Club	Rochdale Golf Club, Edenfield Road	444 yd
Cap and Whippet	796 Edenfield Road	873 yd
Horse & Farrier	776 Edenfield Road	874 yd
Hop and Vine	796A Edenfield Road	882 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yungs	400 Edenfield Road	578 yd
Meatup	303 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road	744 yd
Norden Indian	772 Edenfield Road	874 yd
Oriental Chinese Takeaway	774 Edenfield Road	874 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 444 Edenfield Road	578 yd
The Co operative	Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road	744 yd
The Cooperative	645 Edenfield Road	914 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Caldershaw Community Primary School EDENFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	324 yd
Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE	grass pitches	495 yd
Rochdale Golf Club EDENFIELD ROAD	golf	506 yd
Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	808 yd
Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane	health and fitness suite	956 yd
Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD	grass pitches	1,056 yd
Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,064 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	50.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	329.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	329.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.94 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of OL12 7PF