Maitland Close is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 9SB 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 Maitland Close, Rochdale, OL12 9SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 9SA, OL12 9RQ, OL12 9RY, OL12 9RX, OL12 9EP, OL12 9RT, OL12 9EN, OL12 9SF, OL16 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL12 9SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.9% | 48.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 23% | 33.5% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 42% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 11% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 8.6% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (68.4%) 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 | 34.2% | 43.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 24.6% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 22.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 22.4% | -22.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 23.7% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 22.5% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 19.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 78.2% | 65.6% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 85.3% | 80.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| 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 | 82.9% | 80.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Muslim | 31.4% | 6.5% | 24.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maitland Close 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Maitland Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-11-23 | £93,642 |
| 19 Maitland Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2011-03-22 | £94,349 |
| 17 Maitland Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2007-06-21 | £138,176 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,139 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 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Millgate , Halifax Road OL16 2NU | 1out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 4,127 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 | 2,832 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 | 219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street | 457 yd | |
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 611 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | 427 Halifax Road | 220 yd | |
| Greengate Inn | Greengate Hotel, 575 Halifax Road | 560 yd | |
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 828 yd | |
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoha's Pizza Plus | 17 Stevenson Square | 72 yd | |
| Smallbridge Fish and Chips Kebab Bar | 3 Stevenson Square | 72 yd | |
| Chop Suey House | 621-623 Halifax Road | 739 yd | |
| Goodfillers | 108 Halifax Road | 950 yd | |
| Buttys 2 go | 103 Halifax Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Rydings Special School (Closed) Kings Grove | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Rutherford Park WARDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 873 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 | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.