Howarth Green is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 9AT is located in the Smallbridge & Firgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howarth Green, Rochdale, OL12 9AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 9AW, OL16 2RF, OL16 2RG, OL16 2RE, OL16 2RD, OL16 2RQ, OL12 9AP, OL16 2QH, OL12 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 9AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 58% | 54.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 42% | 45.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 37.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 10.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 15.1% | 7.8% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 29.5% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 9.1% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 9AT this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 32.5% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 19.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.4% | 77% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 88.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 88.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howarth Green was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Smallbridge & Firgrove 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Howarth Green, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2024-03-25 | £86,637 |
| 20 Howarth Green, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-02-13 | £80,621 |
| 2 Howarth Green, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-12-05 | £87,696 |
| 14 Howarth Green, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-05-14 | £89,948 |
| 14 Howarth Green, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2021-02-26 | £57,748 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Smallbridge King's Grove , Wardle OL12 9HR | - not rated | 519 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentmere Primary Academy Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentmere Primary School Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallbridge Primary School Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Millgate , Halifax Road OL16 2NU | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle High School Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | - not rated | 828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Upper School Nelson Street , OL16 1NN | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park Upper School Falinge Road , OL12 6LD | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,862 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 | 3,307 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydings Special School Great Howarth , Wardle OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 725 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth College Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HH | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street | 840 yd | |
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 991 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 991 yd | |
| Pandora | New Inn, 122 New Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greengate Inn | Greengate Hotel, 575 Halifax Road | 140 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 427 Halifax Road | 210 yd | |
| Ox and Plough | Ox & Plough Inn, 178 New Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chop Suey House | 621-623 Halifax Road | 317 yd | |
| Zoha's Pizza Plus | 17 Stevenson Square | 492 yd | |
| Smallbridge Fish and Chips Kebab Bar | 3 Stevenson Square | 492 yd | |
| Fat Panda | 777-779 Halifax Road | 717 yd | |
| Bake n Butty | 90 New Road | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Park WARDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Rydings Special School (Closed) Kings Grove | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Wardle Academy BIRCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.66 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.