Edenfield Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 7PP is located in the Norden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 7NT, OL11 5XQ, OL12 7RQ, OL12 7RG, OL11 5XH, OL12 7SY, OL11 5XN, OL11 5XW, OL12 7SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 7PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 55.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 7PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 30% | 29% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 53.5% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 48.8% | 55.9% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 30.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 40.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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 | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 76.7% | 18.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edenfield 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 -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 730 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-08 | £282,942 |
| 734 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-01 | £251,892 |
| 1 Urquhart Mews, 720 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-09-26 | £201,266 |
| 4 Urquhart Mews, 720 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-27 | £211,628 |
| 2 Urquhart Mews, 720 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-12-17 | £226,968 |
OL12 7PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Primary Academy Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,184 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 | 3,148 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelfield 114 Shelfield Lane , Norden OL11 5XZ | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alf Kaufman School Highwood Norden , OL11 5XP | - not rated | 359 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsfield 153 Elmsfield Avenue , Norden OL11 5XA | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Meadow Green Corns Independent School Co 1st and 2nd Floors , Leeds House OL12 7PW | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 193 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 243 yd | |
| Catherines | 677 Edenfield Road | 336 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap and Whippet | 796 Edenfield Road | 297 yd | |
| Horse & Farrier | 776 Edenfield Road | 298 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 796A Edenfield Road | 306 yd | |
| Norden Cricket Club | Norden Cricket Club, Woodhouse Lane | 384 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 832 Edenfield Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 298 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 298 yd | |
| Bridge Chippy | 731 Edenfield Road | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Caldershaw Community Primary School EDENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Rochdale Golf Club EDENFIELD ROAD | golf | 971 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 | 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.