Slaunt Bank is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 7SW 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 Slaunt Bank, Rochdale, OL12 7SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 7SP, OL12 7TD, OL11 5TT, OL11 5TU, OL11 5UA, OL11 5UF, OL11 5TX, OL12 7SN, OL11 5TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 7SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.3% | 34% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 44.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 54% | 60.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 27.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7SW this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 8.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 42.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.2% | 96.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slaunt Bank 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.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Slaunt Bank, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-03-16 | £237,341 |
| 2 Slaunt Bank, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-03-09 | £239,327 |
| 2 Slaunt Bank, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-07-08 | £180,017 |
OL12 7SW 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 5,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School Highwood , OL11 5XP | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Primary Academy Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norden Community Primary School Shawfield Lane , Norden OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldershaw Primary School Edenfield Road , OL12 7QL | - not rated | 1,699 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 | 2,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 3,465 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 | 817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 3,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,793 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 | 4,013 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Way 64 Norden Way , Norden OL11 5TD | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsfield 153 Elmsfield Avenue , Norden OL11 5XA | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alf Kaufman School Highwood Norden , OL11 5XP | - not rated | 718 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield 114 Shelfield Lane , Norden OL11 5XZ | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankfield 16 Bankfield Lane , Norden OL11 5RJ | - not rated | 1,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherines | 677 Edenfield Road | 535 yd | |
| The True Taste of India | 673 Edenfield Road | 535 yd | |
| Hellfire Kitchen | Horse & Farrier | 623 yd | |
| Millcroft Tea Gardens | Millcroft Tea Gardens, Roods Lane | 838 yd | |
| Stocco | 539 Edenfield Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Hotel, 741 Edenfield Road | 56 yd | |
| The Norden Inn | 834-836 Edenfield Road | 388 yd | |
| Brown Cow | 832 Edenfield Road | 416 yd | |
| White Lion | 942 Edenfield Road | 454 yd | |
| Norden Cricket Club | Norden Cricket Club, Woodhouse Lane | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Chippy | 731 Edenfield Road | 56 yd | |
| Norden Indian | 772 Edenfield Road | 568 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 774 Edenfield Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 645 Edenfield Road | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittaker Moss Primary School HIGHWOOD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Norden Cricket Club WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Norden Community Primary School SHAWFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 994 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.