The Crescent is in Whitworth, Rochdale and in Rossendale district. OL12 8TN 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 The Crescent, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 8TR, OL12 8TP, OL12 8TL, OL12 8EA, OL12 8ES, OL12 8PL, OL12 8PJ, OL12 8PH, OL12 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 8TN 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 The Crescent was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% lower than the Whitworth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitworth and the 97th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Crescent, Rochdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-21 | £215,739 |
| 15 The Crescent, Rochdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-04-01 | £195,648 |
| Waterside The Crescent, Rochdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £319,995 | 2020-12-01 | £393,870 |
| 21 The Crescent, Rochdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2020-10-01 | £184,002 |
| 15 The Crescent, Rochdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2019-04-25 | £155,573 |
OL12 8TN 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 | 4,389 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 | 63 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tonacliffe Primary School Tonacliffe Road , Whitworth OL12 8SS | 4out of 4 | 842 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 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST | 3out of 4 | 2,876 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 | 265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 4,837 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 | 3,699 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,982 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 4,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nero Italian Ltd | 142 Market Street, Whitworth | 451 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 464 Market Street, Whitworth | 543 yd | |
| Cockle Bistro | Greenbrook House, Cowm Park Way South | 621 yd | |
| Ashoka | 526 Market Street, Whitworth | 726 yd | |
| Milcafe | 516 Market Street, Whitworth | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Working Mens Club | 273-277 Market Street, Whitworth | 247 yd | |
| Whitworth Vale Brass Band Club | 498A Market Street, Whitworth | 726 yd | |
| Whitworth Football And Cricket Club | Rawstron Street, Whitworth | 841 yd | |
| Lobden Golf Club | Whitworth Rake, Whitworth | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Posh Pig | 7 Hall Street, Whitworth | 120 yd | |
| Whitworth Chippy | 289 Market Street, Whitworth | 247 yd | |
| Pizza Time Express | 533 Market Street, Whitworth | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Whitworth Market, Market Street | 831 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 1 Thorneylea, Whitworth | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Community High School HALL STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Whitworth Valley Football Club WHITWORTH FOOTBALL GROUND WHITWORTH FOOTBALL GROUND RAWSTRON STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Tonacliffe County Primary School TONACLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Lobden Golf Club Lobden | golf | 945 yd |
| John Street Recreation Ground JOHN STREET | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.