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Sub-area · Healey, Syke & Shawclough · Rochdale · North West

Living in Rochdale 005B

Part of Healey, Syke & Shawclough · 1,482 residents

Rochdale 005B is a sub-area in Healey, Syke & Shawclough, Rochdale that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £824 a month, up 9.6% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom decile of UK sub-areas (99th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£824+9.6%
vs last year
Liveability
100/100
Composite score
Safety
100/100
Higher is safer
Transport
70/100
Transit + walk
Schools
65/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3428%
35–4924%
50–6418%
65+9%
Population1,482
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied49%
Private rent18%
Social rent31%
Flats1%
Terraced13%
Semi-detached83%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person24%Couple with children23%Lone parent20%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 37.70
White78%Asian13%Black3%Mixed5%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian43%Muslim14%No religion36%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK89%
Born outside UK11%
General health (self-reported)
Good77%Fair15%Bad8%
Disability prevalence24%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above21%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications25%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Rochdale 005B?

Rochdale 005B sits inside Healey, Syke & Shawclough, part of the wider Rochdale council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Rochdale 005B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Rochdale 005B?
The median monthly rent across Rochdale 005B is £824.
How safe is Rochdale 005B?
Rochdale 005B has a safety score of 100/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Rochdale 005B?
Transport score: 70/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Rochdale 005B part of?
Rochdale 005B sits inside the Healey, Syke & Shawclough neighbourhood, in Rochdale, North West.