Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Rochdale

Rochdale (E08000005) is a local authority district in North West. The district's population of 223,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 82nd largest in England and Wales. Rochdale saw a population increase of 5.7% from 2011.

Demographic data for Rochdale

Population

223,800
people in 2021
82nd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+5.7%
more people than 2011
166th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Rochdale
  • England and Wales
+8%
1981
2021

Density

1,415
people per square km
117th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Rochdale
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Rochdale
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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