Manchester vs Rochdale
A side-by-side comparison of the Manchester and Rochdale local authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Manchester is the more populous; council tax is lower in Manchester.
| Manchester | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 551,937 | 223,773 |
| Density | 4,773/km² | 1,416/km² |
| Deprivation | 41% in most-deprived 10% | 31% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,312 | £2,601 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 76% | 76% |
| Aged under 16 | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 16–64 | 70% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 9% | 16% |