Affluence in OL12 0ES
How OL12 0ES ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wardleworth & Newbold Brow
- Council
- Rochdale
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,766 (2024)
OL12 0ESRochdale
How well off OL12 0ES is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the OL12 0ES area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the OL12 0ES area is broadly in line with that, at 51.3%. 12% are retired and 9.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the OL12 0ES area is well below that, at 16.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the OL12 0ES area is well below that, at 21.4%. 25.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood OL12 0ES sits in (Wardleworth & Newbold Brow): about 1,766 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.