Calderdale vs Rochdale
A side-by-side comparison of the Calderdale and Rochdalelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Rochdale is the more populous; council tax is lower in Calderdale; Calderdale has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Calderdale | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 206,631 | 223,773 |
| Density | 568/km² | 1,416/km² |
| Deprivation | 16% in most-deprived 10% | 30% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,420 | £2,601 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 94% | 76% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 22% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 19% | 16% |