Cliff Street is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL16 2LX is located in the Central Rochdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cliff Street, Rochdale, OL16 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL12 9BD, OL16 2AL, OL16 2AY, OL16 2AZ, OL12 9BQ, OL12 9BE, OL12 9BL, OL12 9DS, OL12 9BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL16 2LX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 46.4% | 47.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 OL16 2LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 41.3% | 35.9% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 52.4% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 50.3% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5.8% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around OL16 2LX this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 29.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 28.4% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.4% 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 | 21.8% | 28.4% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 27.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 51.5% | 44.6% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 41.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 15.4% | 7.4% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -74.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 64.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 64.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.8% | 30.9% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 64.3% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 27.8% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 3.2% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 1.9% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 5.3% | 46.2% | -40.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 85.8% | 6.5% | 79.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Street was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 662.2% higher than the Central Rochdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliff Street has the highest crime rate of 3 local areas in Central Rochdale and the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1-5 Hamer Business Park Cliff Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-09-23 | £232,866 |
The percentage of student residents living in OL16 2LX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Looking after home or family | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybrook Primary School Park Road , OL12 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Foxholes Road , OL12 0ET | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Maud Street , OL12 0EL | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamer Community Primary School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank Primary School Greenbank Road , OL12 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 752 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 | 1,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,690 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saya's Cafe | 116 Ramsay Street | 563 yd | |
| Milliez Cafe | 234 Yorkshire Street | 628 yd | |
| Chester's | 169-171 Yorkshire Street | 628 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 159c Yorkshire Street | 688 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower of the Valley | 122 Halifax Road | 435 yd | |
| Regent Snooker Club | Regent Snooker Club, Regent Street | 619 yd | |
| Richmond Hall | Richmond Hall, Lomax Street | 802 yd | |
| The Donkey | Green Gardens, 21 Syke Road | 805 yd | |
| Mark Twain | Mark Twain Inn, 127 Whitworth Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subhaan Fish & Chips | 41 Halifax Road | 60 yd | |
| Shakesy | 361 Yorkshire Street | 151 yd | |
| Hamer Chop Suey Bar | 67 Halifax Road | 255 yd | |
| Buttys 2 go | 103 Halifax Road | 255 yd | |
| Flames | 101 Halifax Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2a, Haynes Street | 711 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Entwisle Road | 847 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Leisure Centre (Closed) Entwisle Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Rochdale Leisure Centre ENTWISLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Kentmere Academy And Nursery KENTMERE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.