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People & Demographics
Tonacliffe Road, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire
OL12 8SSRossendale
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 8SS.
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
Data from the Census 2021 reveals that the population density here (based on the closest OA output area) is 2,080 people per square kilometre. This measurement helps to illustrate how populated or open this locality is, offering a snapshot of its residential character.
The neighbourhood around OL12 8SS has a population density between 200% and 600% higher than the regional average of 525.8 people per km2, as shown in Census 2021 data. This increase in density indicates a highly urbanised area, characterised by dense housing, bustling streets, and plenty of local amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport options. Such areas often attract individuals seeking convenience and community activities.
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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 8SS are married?
According to the 2021 Census, 56.4% of the population in the postcode OL12 8SS are married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than when compared to the overall rate across England & Wales, which stands at 44.7%, a difference of 26.2%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
56.4%
26.2%Percentage of people in OL12 8SS 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
The population of OL12 8SS includes 11.8% of children aged 15 and below, compared to 17.3 percent across the whole of England. At the elder end of the age spectrum, 35.1 percent are 65 years or older, including retirees.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
35.1%
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
From the Census 2021, we find that 11.9% of households in the OL12 8SS postcode consist of just one person. This is lower than when compared to England & Wales as a whole, with a variance of -7.0% from the national average, where 12.8% are single-person households.
11.9%
-7.0%Percentage of OL12 8SS households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00128795), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (OL12 8SS) 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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