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Who lives in OL12 6

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in OL12 6, set against England as a whole.

Council
Rochdale
Region
North West
Population
21,496 (2024)
Population

Who lives in OL12 6

Residents
21,496
2024 estimate
Households
8,478
Census
Median age
40
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
19% / 17%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.1% of residents. 18.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 17% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

OL12 6England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.3% of residents are female and 49.7% male.

OL12 6
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.3%51%
  • Male49.7%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

46.5% of adults in OL12 6 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 36.1% have never married.

OL12 6England
Married or civil partnership46.5%44.7%
Never married36.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.8%9.1%
Separated2.7%2.2%
Widowed6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.6% of residents in OL12 6 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

OL12 6
45%
34%
14%
England
  • Very good45.3%48.5%
  • Good34.3%33.7%
  • Fair14%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%4%
  • Very bad1.2%1.2%

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

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