Syke Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL12 9TF 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 Syke Road, Rochdale, OL12 9TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 9TW, OL12 9TU, OL12 9TX, OL12 9TS, OL12 9UE, OL12 9TZ, OL12 9TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL12 9TF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 54.8% | 54.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 9TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 45.6% | 43.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 41% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 38.1% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 41.7% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 27.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 14.3% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93.5% | 79.2% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 92.3% | 88.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 87.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Syke Road was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1742.9% higher than the Healey average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Syke Road has the highest crime rate of 2 local areas in Healey and the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Syke Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-10-07 | £519,299 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Foundation Primary School Earnshaw Avenue , OL12 0ST | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawclough Community Primary School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kentmere Primary Academy Kentmere Avenue , Smallbridge OL12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Community High School Hall Fold , Whitworth OL12 8TS | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,646 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 | 1,206 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 933 yd | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Hm Prison Buckley Hall, Buckley Farm Lane | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Inn | 600 Whitworth Road | 891 yd | |
| The Oxford Inn | 662 Whitworth Road | 1,040 yd | |
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 366 Whitworth Road | 872 yd | |
| Delicious House | 9 Dewhirst Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Whitworth Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Buckley Hall BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY HALL BUCKLEY FARM LANE | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Shawclough Community Primary School THRUM HALL LANE | grass pitches | 980 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.