Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL12 0AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

OL12 0AA is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL12 0AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Hey Brook in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Healey ward and the Rochdale constituency.

Day-to-day life in OL12 0AA has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for OL12 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00027816 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 0AA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

OL12 0AA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Greenbank Primary School

Good455 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding306 pupils0.3 km
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Healey Foundation Primary School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Heybrook Primary School

Good714 pupils0.8 km
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Brownhill School

Good84 pupils0.8 km
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Howard Street Nursery School

Good75 pupils0.8 km
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Falinge Park High School

Good1357 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • AJ Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Booze Stop0.4 km
  • Jav's Off-licence0.4 km
  • Shoaib Grocers1.0 km
  • Booze N Basics0.8 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Burger Time0.9 km
  • Buttys 2 go0.8 km
  • Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.8 km
  • Sahara0.9 km
  • Pizza Pan Express0.9 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Brownhill Hotel0.9 km
  • Flower of the Valley0.9 km
  • Richmond Hall0.6 km
  • Riflemans Arms0.5 km
  • The Donkey0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
  • Kewangcha0.4 km
  • Ruchi0.5 km
  • Taboosh Shisha Lounge0.6 km
  • Captain Jacks @ Thunk0.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale2.1 km
  • Smithy Bridge2.8 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Joy Street0.1 km
  • Joy Street0.1 km
  • Joy Street0.1 km
  • Joy Street0.1 km
  • Joy Street0.1 km