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Who lives in OL10 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in OL10 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Rochdale
Region
North West
Population
20,858 (2024)
Population

Who lives in OL10 2

Residents
20,858
2024 estimate
Households
8,639
Census
Median age
38
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.1% of residents. 19.6% are aged 20 to 34 — the age that rents most, against 19.6% across England. 16.6% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the 18.4% across England.

OL10 2England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.

OL10 2
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.4%51%
  • Male48.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

Across England, 44.7% of adults are married or in a civil partnership; OL10 2 is broadly in line with that, at 39.9%. 40.5% have never married.

OL10 2England
Married or civil partnership39.9%44.7%
Never married40.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved10.4%9.1%
Separated3.1%2.2%
Widowed6.2%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

Across England, 82.2% of residents describe their health as good or very good; OL10 2 is broadly in line with that, at 80.5%.

OL10 2
48%
32%
13%
England
  • Very good48.5%48.5%
  • Good32%33.7%
  • Fair13.4%12.7%
  • Bad4.6%4%
  • Very bad1.5%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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