Rydings Lane, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9PR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 9PR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	50.3%	48.6%	-1.7%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	49.7%	51.4%	1.7%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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 9PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	25.1%	25.2%	0.1%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	52.3%	-5.2%	44.2%	8.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	10.8%	11.2%	0.4%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	5%	8.1%	3.1%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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	55.6%	50.3%	-5.3%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	30.1%	32.9%	2.8%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	11.1%	13.1%	2.0%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	3.3%	3.4%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.1%	17.2%	2.1%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	12.3%	-2.0%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	10.3%	-6.7%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	12.3%	8.4%	5.3%	7.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17%	15.3%	-1.7%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	30.1%	30.7%	0.6%	33.8%	-3.1%
Other	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	99%	-0.7%	81.4%	17.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	99%	98.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	1%	1%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	98.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	63.9%	46.2%	17.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Rydings Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydings 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in OL12 9PR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rydings Lane are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rydings Lane, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9PR

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL12 9PR

Average Price
£636,771

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£241,968

Detached
£1,031,574

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rydings Lane

Average Price
£641,412

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£245,376

Detached
£1,037,447

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rydings LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1A Rydings Cottages Rydings Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£142,000	2008-10-23	£245,376
Rydings Mount Rydings Lane, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	1998-05-19	£1,037,447

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL12 9PR

Employment

OL12 9PR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

OL12 9PR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in OL12 9PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	85
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP	3out of 4	2,896 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	1,294 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST	3out of 4	1,504 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kentmere Primary Academy Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE	4out of 4	1,695 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE	3out of 4	1,857 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD	3out of 4	1,572 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD	3out of 4	2,834 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS	3out of 4	2,835 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF	2out of 4	4,342 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA	3out of 4	5,051 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY	- not rated	3,579 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ	- not rated	1,088 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN	- not rated	1,664 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX	- not rated	2,255 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ	- not rated	2,300 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wardle Conservative Club	Wardle Conservative Club, Ramsden Road		1,051 yd
Hare & Hounds	Hare And Hounds Inn, 76 Ramsden Road		1,085 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rydings Special School (Closed) Kings Grove	grass pitches	1,005 yd
Wardle Recreation Ground Clough Street	grass pitches	1,029 yd
Wardle Conservative Club RAMSDEN ROAD		1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	100.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.