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People & Demographics
Market Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, Lancashire
OL12 8JBRossendale
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in OL12 8JB.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
According to Census 2021, the population density of the OL12 8JB neighbourhood (closest match to OA output area) is 66 people per square kilometre. This statistic provides a clear picture of how many residents share each square kilometre, offering valuable insight into the area's level of urbanisation and living conditions.
OL12 8JB has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 525.8 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in OL12 8JB are married?
The 2021 Census indicates that 36.8% of individuals in the postcode OL12 8JB are married or in a civil partnership. This figure is lower than compared to the England & Wales average, where the marriage and civil partnership rate is 44.7%, a difference of -17.7%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
36.8%
-17.7%Percentage of people in OL12 8JB who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Children aged 15 and under represent 13.9% of those living in OL12 8JB, compared to 17.3 percent across the country. Meanwhile, 27.1% of residents are aged 65 or older, covering those who are of retirement age. This compares to 21.8% across England & Wales.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
27.1%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The Census 2021 figures show that 14.8% of households in the OL12 8JB area are single-person households. This percentage is higher than compared to the overall figure for England & Wales, with a variation of 15.6% compared to the national average of 12.8%.
14.8%
15.6%Percentage of OL12 8JB households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00128713), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (OL12 8JB) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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