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Who lives in OL16 3BL

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in OL16 3BL, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Milnrow West
Council
Rochdale
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
1,977 (2024)
Population

Who lives in OL16 3BL

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around OL16 3BL (Milnrow West) (about 1,977 residents).

Residents
1,977
2024 estimate
Households
808
Census
Median age
37
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 13%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 8.7% of residents. 22.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 12.8% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

OL16 3BLEngland
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% of residents are female and 49% male.

OL16 3BL
51%
49%
England
  • Female51%51%
  • Male49%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

42.2% of adults in the OL16 3BL area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 42.2% have never married.

OL16 3BLEngland
Married or civil partnership42.2%44.7%
Never married42.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9.2%9.1%
Separated2.5%2.2%
Widowed3.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.2% of residents in the OL16 3BL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

OL16 3BL
48%
34%
13%
England
  • Very good48.5%48.5%
  • Good33.7%33.7%
  • Fair12.7%12.7%
  • Bad4%4%
  • Very bad1.1%1.2%

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

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