Towns and cities in Borough of Rochdale by population
All 6 populated places in Borough of Rochdale, ranked by current population. The largest is Rochdale, with 97,550 people.
Every place in Borough of Rochdale, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Borough of Rochdale's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 201,447 against an official 235,561. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | 97,550 |
| 2 | Middleton | 45,589 |
| 3 | Heywood | 28,024 |
| 4 | Littleborough | 13,807 |
| 5 | Milnrow | 9,227 |
| 6 | Wardle | 7,250 |
Common questions
What is the population of Borough of Rochdale?
235,561, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Rochdale. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Borough of Rochdale?
Rochdale, with 97,550 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 6 recorded places in Borough of Rochdale by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.