Coupland Street is in Whitworth, Rochdale and in Rossendale district. OL12 8QQ is located in the Whitworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coupland Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 8QE, OL12 8QG, OL12 8QJ, OL12 8PT, OL12 8QH, OL12 8PW, OL12 8PR, OL12 8PP, OL12 8TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 8QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL12 8QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 44.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 36.7% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 46.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 16.4% | 15.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 6.6% | -13.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 16.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 22% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 28.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.6% | 95.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coupland Street was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Whitworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Coupland Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitworth and the 30th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Coupland Street, Rochdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-09-16 | £112,662 |
| 3 Coupland Street, Rochdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2016-06-03 | £93,465 |
| 3 Coupland Street, Rochdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2007-01-12 | £121,076 |
OL12 8QQ 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,362 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 | 321 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonacliffe Primary School Tonacliffe Road , Whitworth OL12 8SS | 4out of 4 | 884 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Community 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 | 4,845 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 4,081 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 | 354 yd | |
| Nero Italian Ltd | 142 Market Street, Whitworth | 454 yd | |
| Cockle Bistro | Greenbrook House, Cowm Park Way South | 535 yd | |
| Ashoka | 526 Market Street, Whitworth | 543 yd | |
| Milcafe | 516 Market Street, Whitworth | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Working Mens Club | 273-277 Market Street, Whitworth | 163 yd | |
| Whitworth Vale Brass Band Club | 498A Market Street, Whitworth | 543 yd | |
| Whitworth Football And Cricket Club | Rawstron Street, Whitworth | 700 yd | |
| Lobden Golf Club | Whitworth Rake, Whitworth | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Chippy | 289 Market Street, Whitworth | 163 yd | |
| The Posh Pig | 7 Hall Street, Whitworth | 177 yd | |
| Pizza Time Express | 533 Market Street, Whitworth | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitworth Market, Market Street | 652 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 1 Thorneylea, Whitworth | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Community High School HALL STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Whitworth Valley Football Club WHITWORTH FOOTBALL GROUND WHITWORTH FOOTBALL GROUND RAWSTRON STREET | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Lobden Golf Club Lobden | golf | 706 yd |
| Tonacliffe County Primary School TONACLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| John Street Recreation Ground JOHN STREET | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Our Lady St Anselms School Playing Field John Street | grass pitches | 1,058 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.