Firbarn Close, Firgrove, Rochdale, OL16 3BF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL16 3BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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	52.4%	52.8%	0.4%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	47.6%	47.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	-1.8%

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 OL16 3BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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	32.2%	35.6%	3.4%	37.9%	-2.3%
Married: Opposite sex	55.1%	52.7%	-2.4%	44.2%	8.5%
Separated	2.2%	2.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	7.5%	6%	-1.5%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	3%	3.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-2.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.2%	59%	-0.2%	48.4%	10.6%
Good health	30.9%	27.7%	-3.2%	33.6%	-5.9%
Fair health	6.5%	11.6%	5.1%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	14.2%	12.9%	-1.3%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	10%	-6.5%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	16.4%	-3.5%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.1%	2.4%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	19.6%	5.7%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	27%	32.5%	5.5%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	4.9%	2.5%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	4%	6.3%	2.3%	1.1%	5.2%
Chinese	3.4%	1.1%	-2.3%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	4.2%	5.7%	1.5%	2.7%	3.0%
Black African	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.5%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	84.7%	81.5%	-3.2%	81.4%	0.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	92.9%	91%	-1.9%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	4.8%	4.8%	0.0%	5.6%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	91%	-1.9%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	8.2%	8.2%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	3.1%	13.5%	-10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	12.1%	6.5%	5.6%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Firbarn Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firbarn Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kingsway 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 -14.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in OL16 3BF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Firbarn Close are based on 19 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 Firbarn Close, Firgrove, Rochdale, OL16 3BF

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL16 3BF

Average Price
£348,270

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£348,270

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Firbarn Close

Average Price
£340,434

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£340,434

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Firbarn CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Firbarn Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2016-07-29	£267,404
6 Firbarn Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2015-10-07	£329,902
5 Firbarn Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2010-01-19	£290,311
3 Firbarn Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2008-06-24	£286,790
1 Firbarn Close, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2006-10-29	£327,884

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL16 3BF

Employment

OL16 3BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	135
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	15
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	19
Education	19
Financial and insurance activities	14
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Transport and storage	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

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	2,531 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorhouse Academy Crossley Street , Milnrow OL16 4DR	- not rated	571 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale Kingsway , OL16 4AW	3out of 4	741 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belfield Community School Samson Street , Belfield OL16 2XW	3out of 4	945 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School St James Street , Milnrow OL16 3JT	3out of 4	1,259 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Muriel Street , OL16 5JQ	3out of 4	1,333 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA	3out of 4	1,555 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR	4out of 4	1,847 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's RC High School Shaw Road , Thornham OL16 4RX	2out of 4	3,075 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD	3out of 4	3,336 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD	3out of 4	3,343 yd	Academy converter	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	2,767 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW	3out of 4	929 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU	3out of 4	2,047 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ	- not rated	2,494 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN	- not rated	2,496 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rochdale Islamic Academy 36 Taylor Street , OL12 0HX	- not rated	2,549 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds Restaurant	Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	252 yd
Costa Coffee	Kingsway Retail Park, 3 Kingsway Retail Park	252 yd
KFC	Kentucky Fried Chicken Gb Ltd,, Kingsway	252 yd
Oliver's Cafe	32 Dale Street	1,050 yd
Milnrow Balti Restaurant	22-24 Dale Street	1,052 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown & Shuttle	Crown And Shuttle, 170 Rochdale Road	227 yd
Firgrove Club	18 Leigh Street	235 yd
Milnrow Working Mens Club	Milnrow Working Mens Club, 131 Dale Street	970 yd
Tim Bobbin	Tim Bobbin Hotel, 3 Dale Street	974 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boba Magic	260 Rochdale Road	250 yd
Subway	Unit 8 Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	252 yd
Greggs	Unit 9, Kingsway Retail Park	252 yd
Knockout Snacks	279 Milnrow Road	694 yd
Chop Suey Bar	2 Kiln Lane	964 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Unit 5 Kingsway Retail Park	252 yd
Asda	Unit 2 Asda Rochdale Kingsway, Kingsway Retail Park, Kingsway	252 yd
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	285 Kingsway	808 yd
Aldi	Elizabethan Way	887 yd
The Co operative	Dale Street	1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Ann'S Church Hall ST ANNS CHURCH HALL ST ANNS CHURCH HALL BROCKLEBANK ROAD		397 yd
Firgrove Playing Fields COPPY BRIDGE DRIVE	grass pitches	420 yd
Moorhouse Community Primary School CROSSLEY STREET	grass pitches	461 yd
Thistleyfield Bowling Club Halliwell Street		467 yd
Bellfield Mill Lane (Rochdale Sacred Heart) FIRGROVE GARDENS	grass pitches	783 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.6 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.