Rochdale Demographic
Latest official statistics for Rochdale
Rochdale is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 235,561 residents with a density of 1,490 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.2% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 37.9 years (-2.8 above) the UK average.
Population235,561▲ 4,344 (1.9%)
Area158 km²
Density1,490
Median Age37.9-2.8 on UK avg age
Female119,49050.7%
Male116,07149.3%
Births2,6651.1%
Deaths2,0960.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.2%
Religion share in Rochdale
Ethnic official statistics in Rochdale
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 74% |
Asian | 18.5% |
Black | 3.5% |
Mixed | 2.4% |
Other Group | 1.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Rochdale
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.2% |
Never Married | 38.5% |
Divorced | 9.3% |
Widowed | 6.2% |
Separated | 2.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Rochdale
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 60.2% |
Social Rented | 20.9% |
Private Rented | 18.3% |
Shared Ownership | 0.4% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Rochdale
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.6% |
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Disabled Lot | 9.7% |
| Total | 100% |