Aspen Gardens is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 7PG is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Gardens, Rochdale, OL12 7PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 7QD, OL12 7PF, OL12 7PJ, OL12 7PH, OL12 7PW, OL12 7QR, OL12 7QY, OL12 7QX, OL12 7QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 7PG 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% |
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 7PG 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% |
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% |
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 7PG 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Gardens 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aspen Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2011-07-15 | £278,390 |
| 1 Aspen Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2010-04-09 | £345,855 |
| 3 Aspen Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2009-12-04 | £308,562 |
| 7 Aspen Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2003-05-01 | £320,112 |
| 2 Aspen Gardens, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2002-05-03 | £381,736 |
OL12 7PG 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Edenfield Road , Norden OL12 7QL | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Churchill Street , OL12 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 5,023 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,631 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 506 yd | |
| Sweet Coffee Ltd | 305 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 677 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 873 yd | |
| Catherines | 677 Edenfield Road | 966 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turf Tavern | 564 Edenfield Road | 297 yd | |
| Greenwoods @ Rochdale Golf Club | Rochdale Golf Club, Edenfield Road | 370 yd | |
| Cap and Whippet | 796 Edenfield Road | 928 yd | |
| Horse & Farrier | 776 Edenfield Road | 928 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 796A Edenfield Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yungs | 400 Edenfield Road | 513 yd | |
| Meatup | 303 Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 676 yd | |
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 928 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 444 Edenfield Road | 513 yd | |
| The Co operative | Cutgate Shopping Precinct, Edenfield Road | 676 yd | |
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caldershaw Community Primary School EDENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Rochdale Golf Club EDENFIELD ROAD | golf | 431 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Fitness For Life (Rochdale) (Closed) Ings Lane | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Rochdale Rugby Union Club MOORGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.