Orama Avenue is in Whitworth, Rochdale and in Rossendale district. OL12 8ED is located in the Whitworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orama Avenue, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 8EU, OL12 8ES, OL12 8ET, OL12 8EA, OL12 8QH, OL12 8RQ, OL12 8QL, OL12 8TR, OL12 8TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 8ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 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 | 33.5% | 35.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 49.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 3.7% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 53.8% | 57.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 33.6% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 7.3% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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 | 19.8% | 10.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 22.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 37.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orama Avenue was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Whitworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orama Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitworth and the 89th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Orama Avenue, Rochdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-03-20 | £180,000 |
| 4 Orama Avenue, Rochdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-08-28 | £320,503 |
| 30 Orama Avenue, Rochdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2025-06-27 | £304,292 |
| 20 Orama Avenue, Rochdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-11-28 | £278,460 |
| 19 Orama Avenue, Rochdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-06-30 | £201,855 |
OL12 8ED 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 | 227 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 5,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Hallfold , Hall Street OL12 8TL | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonacliffe Primary School Tonacliffe Road , Whitworth OL12 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth Lime Grove, Off John Street , Whitworth OL12 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leavengreave County School Valley View , Whitworth OL12 8NH | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Street , Hallford OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,774 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 | 4,988 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,988 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 | 2,943 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow View School Fisherfield Farm , Hargate Avenue OL12 6BT | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Learning Centre Unit 16, Hollow Works , Shawclough Road OL12 6LN | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth College Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HH | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiers House Peel Mill , Market Street OL12 8HN | - not rated | 3,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | 464 Market Street, Whitworth | 370 yd | |
| Cockle Bistro | Greenbrook House, Cowm Park Way South | 405 yd | |
| Ashoka | 526 Market Street, Whitworth | 535 yd | |
| Milcafe | 516 Market Street, Whitworth | 590 yd | |
| Nero Italian Ltd | 142 Market Street, Whitworth | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Working Mens Club | 273-277 Market Street, Whitworth | 357 yd | |
| Whitworth Vale Brass Band Club | 498A Market Street, Whitworth | 535 yd | |
| Whitworth Football And Cricket Club | Rawstron Street, Whitworth | 631 yd | |
| Lobden Golf Club | Whitworth Rake, Whitworth | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Posh Pig | 7 Hall Street, Whitworth | 210 yd | |
| Whitworth Chippy | 289 Market Street, Whitworth | 357 yd | |
| Pizza Time Express | 533 Market Street, Whitworth | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitworth Market, Market Street | 635 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 1 Thorneylea, Whitworth | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Community High School HALL STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Whitworth Valley Football Club WHITWORTH FOOTBALL GROUND WHITWORTH FOOTBALL GROUND RAWSTRON STREET | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| John Street Recreation Ground JOHN STREET | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Tonacliffe County Primary School TONACLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Lobden Golf Club Lobden | golf | 997 yd |
| Our Lady St Anselms School Playing Field John Street | grass pitches | 1,013 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.