OL12 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fieldhouse Road, 0.6km from Hey Brook in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Healey ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL12 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00027784 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELDHOUSE ROAD, OL12 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELDHOUSE ROAD, OL12 0AD.
553
37
£ 39,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines OL12 0AD — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 0AD. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL12 0AD has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Greenbank Primary School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Brownhill School
Howard Street Nursery School
Heybrook Primary School
Healey Foundation Primary School
Falinge Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Burger Time0.8 km
- Buttys 2 go0.9 km
- Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.9 km
- Sahara0.8 km
- Oregon Fried Chicken1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Petrus Housing0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.7 km
- The Baum0.9 km
- White Lion Hotel1.0 km
- Flower of the Valley0.9 km
- Reed Karoke Bar1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Booze Stop0.3 km
- Jav's Off-licence0.2 km
- Shoaib Grocers0.9 km
- Rochdale Discount Store Ltd1.0 km
- Booze N Basics0.6 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cha Cha Chai0.8 km
- Kewangcha0.3 km
- British Red Cross1.0 km
- Ruchi0.3 km
- Taboosh Shisha Lounge0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.9 km
- Smithy Bridge2.9 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Joy Street0.1 km
- Joy Street0.1 km
- Fieldhouse Road0.1 km
- Fieldhouse Road0.1 km
- Ashmount Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120AD · Data under Open Government Licence