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Who lives in OL16 5

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in OL16 5, set against England as a whole.

Council
Rochdale
Region
North West
Population
13,213 (2024)
Population

Who lives in OL16 5

Residents
13,213
2024 estimate
Households
4,458
Census
Median age
32
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
25% / 9%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 10–14, at 8.6% of residents. 22.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 9.2% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

OL16 5England
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

49.9% of residents are female and 50.1% male.

OL16 5
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.9%51%
  • Male50.1%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

39.8% of adults in OL16 5 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 43.8% have never married.

OL16 5England
Married or civil partnership39.8%44.7%
Never married43.8%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved8.4%9.1%
Separated3.2%2.2%
Widowed4.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

78% of residents in OL16 5 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

OL16 5
46%
32%
15%
England
  • Very good45.8%48.5%
  • Good32.2%33.7%
  • Fair14.8%12.7%
  • Bad5.6%4%
  • Very bad1.6%1.2%

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

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