Rochdale vs Rossendale
A side-by-side comparison of the Rochdale and Rossendalelocal 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 Rossendale; Rochdale has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Rochdale | Rossendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 223,773 | 70,871 |
| Density | 1,416/km² | 513/km² |
| Deprivation | 30% in most-deprived 10% | 14% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,601 | £2,520 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 76% | 75% |
| Aged under 16 | 22% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 16% | 19% |