Bank Lane is in Wardle, Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 9ND is located in the Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bank Lane, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 9NE, OL12 9NF, OL12 9NG, OL12 9NB, OL12 9JP, OL12 9NH, OL12 9NU, OL12 9NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL12 9ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL12 9ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 26.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 56.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 45% | 60% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 14.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 29% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.3% | 99.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bank Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Littleborough Lakeside 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 -29.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bank Cottages Bank Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2013-03-27 | £265,909 |
OL12 9ND 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Crossfield Road , Wardle OL12 9JW | 2out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Union Road , OL12 9QA | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough Whitelees Road , OL15 8DU | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleborough Community Primary School Calderbrook Road , OL15 9HW | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentmere Primary Academy Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 4,232 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 | 4,843 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 | 1,759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,503 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Coffee and Cake | 135-137 Ramsden Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | Globe Inn, 218 Ramsden Road | 310 yd | |
| Wardle Conservative Club | Wardle Conservative Club, Ramsden Road | 568 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds Inn, 76 Ramsden Road | 636 yd | |
| King William IV | King William Iv Hotel, Higher Shore Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bakers | 446 Birch Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wardle Conservative Club RAMSDEN ROAD | 531 yd | |
| Wardle Recreation Ground Clough Street | grass pitches | 586 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.