Rochdale Road is in Todmorden and in Calderdale district. OL14 7SL is located in the Todmorden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rochdale Road, Todmorden, OL14 7SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL14 7SG, OL14 6SG, OL14 6SA, OL14 6SE, OL14 6SF, OL14 7SH, OL14 7QT, OL14 7QF, OL14 6QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL14 7SL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 29.6% | 28.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 49.7% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 43.4% | 48.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 33.4% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.9% | 13.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 37.5% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.4% | 94.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochdale Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the Calder average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochdale Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder and the 127th lowest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 626 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-04-21 | £147,226 |
| 622 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-27 | £173,284 |
| 626 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2021-10-12 | £66,442 |
| Walsden Methodist Church Rochdale Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-10-10 | £196,206 |
| 626 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2021-08-12 | £74,079 |
OL14 7SL 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 OL14 7SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School Rochdale Road , Walsden OL14 6RN | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shade Primary School Knowlwood Road , Shade OL14 7PD | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Todmorden CofE J, I & N School Burnley Road , OL14 7BS | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Wellington Road , OL14 5HP | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferney Lee Primary School Ferney Lee Road , OL14 5NR | 2out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todmorden High School Ewood Lane , OL14 7DG | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's Kitchen | 41 Top O'Th' Hill Road, Todmorden | 314 yd | |
| Vegan Kitchen Todmorden | 23 Hollins Road, Todmorden | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Bites | 780 Rochdale Road, Todmorden | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique Gym HOLLINS MILL HOLLINS MILL ROCHDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 174 yd |
| Walsden Recreation Ground Scott Street | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Walsden Cricket & Bowling Club SCOTT STREET | grass pitches | 556 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.