Rochdale
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, is a historic market town at the foothills of the Pennines. The Rochdale Canal runs through the town, while landmarks include Rochdale Town Hall and Healey Dell Nature Reserve. Its mix of heritage and natural beauty offers a unique blend of urban and rural living.
Wards in Rochdale
Rochdale is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Balderstone & Kirkholt
- Bamford
- Central Rochdale
- Healey
- Kingsway
- Littleborough Lakeside
- Milkstone & Deeplish
- Milnrow & Newhey
- Smallbridge & Firgrove
- Spotland & Falinge
- Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough
Rochdale is a constituency that covers these wards in Rochdale.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 26,759 | 25.62% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,710 | 8.34% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,960 | 13.37% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,921 | 20.03% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,680 | 17.89% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,414 | 14.76% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 61,289 | 59.56% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 22,029 | 21.41% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 4,700 | 4.57% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Other White | 2,703 | 2.63% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| African | 2,624 | 2.55% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 2,577 | 2.50% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,858 | 1.81% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 913 | 0.89% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 705 | 0.69% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 550 | 0.53% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 520 | 0.51% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 478 | 0.46% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 474 | 0.46% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 450 | 0.44% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 396 | 0.38% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Chinese | 269 | 0.26% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 175 | 0.17% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 115 | 0.11% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 82 | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.17% |