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.
OL12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL12 postcode area.
46,941
39
£ 37,378 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Shawclough Community Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Norden Community Primary School
Spotland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Premier
- Premier Store
- Premier Convenience Store
- Market Street, Convenience Store
- Adam's News Rochdale Ltd
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fernhill B & B
- Petrus Housing
- The Red Lion
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Black dog
- Brown Cow
- Brownhill Hotel
- Cap and Whippet
- Cronkeyshaw Social Club
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Captain Jacks @ Thunk
- Cha Cha Chai
- Charlies Coffee and Cake
- Chester's
- China Garden
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Al Habib Takeaway
- Ali Baba
- Ali's Chippy
- Ali's Chippy
- Ballers
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda
- Lidl
- Tesco
- Tesco
- + 4 more
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