Area Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL12 postcode area.

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Population

46,941

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,378 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 39, OL12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.

home £192,130 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL12 is a postcode district in Rochdale, North West, covering 1168 active and 335 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL12 (17%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL12 are around £192k, down 11.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL12 are low at 50 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour853
Violence and sexual offences751
Criminal damage and arson201
Vehicle crime106
Other theft91

school Local Schools

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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils
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Howard Street Nursery School

Good75 pupils
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Shawclough Community Primary School

Good464 pupils
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Greenbank Primary School

Good455 pupils
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Heybrook Primary School

Good714 pupils
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Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement382 pupils
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Norden Community Primary School

Good424 pupils
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Spotland Primary School

Good439 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Premier
  • Premier Store
  • Premier Convenience Store
  • Market Street, Convenience Store
  • Adam's News Rochdale Ltd
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fernhill B & B
  • Petrus Housing
  • The Red Lion
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Black dog
  • Brown Cow
  • Brownhill Hotel
  • Cap and Whippet
  • Cronkeyshaw Social Club
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Captain Jacks @ Thunk
  • Cha Cha Chai
  • Charlies Coffee and Cake
  • Chester's
  • China Garden
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Al Habib Takeaway
  • Ali Baba
  • Ali's Chippy
  • Ali's Chippy
  • Ballers
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • + 4 more