Buckley Terrace is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 9DW is located in the Healey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckley Terrace, Rochdale, OL12 9DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 9EF, OL12 9ED, OL12 9DU, OL12 9EA, OL12 9DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 9DW is primarily male, with 86.1% of the population 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 | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -37.1% |
| Male | 86.5% | 86.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 37.1% |
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 9DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 66.3% | 68.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 34% | 30.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 45.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 30% | 18.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 9.6% | -14.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 22.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 25% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 80.7% | 77.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.6% | 96.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckley Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Healey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Buckley Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-06-24 | £137,787 |
| 2 Buckley Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-12-23 | £153,760 |
| 10 Buckley Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2019-07-19 | £172,948 |
| 8 - 10 Buckley Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-04-27 | £139,150 |
| 10 Buckley Terrace, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-02-16 | £154,105 |
OL12 9DW 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.
| Other | 295 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Primary Academy Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Millgate , Halifax Road OL16 2NU | 1out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 3,972 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 | 2,447 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 63 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 63 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street | 570 yd | |
| Captain Jacks @ Thunk | Unit D2 Fieldhouse Industrial Estate | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 584 yd | |
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 685 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 427 Halifax Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallbridge Fish and Chips Kebab Bar | 3 Stevenson Square | 535 yd | |
| Zoha's Pizza Plus | 17 Stevenson Square | 535 yd | |
| Delicious House | 9 Dewhirst Road | 739 yd | |
| Goodfillers | 108 Halifax Road | 807 yd | |
| Buttys 2 go | 103 Halifax Road | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 235 yd |
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Rydings Special School (Closed) Kings Grove | grass pitches | 653 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.