OL12 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heights Lane, 0.5km from Town Head in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Spotland & Falinge ward and the Rochdale constituency.
OL12 0AJ is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OL12 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00027765 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEIGHTS LANE, OL12 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEIGHTS LANE, OL12 0AJ.
515
40
£ 29,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
OL12 0AJ has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0AJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 89,950
5 sales · Mean £ 93,870
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL12 0AJ 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
Brownhill School
Howard Street Nursery School
Falinge Park High School
Greenbank Primary School
Spotland Primary School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Broadfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Pavilion Rochdale0.8 km
- Rochdale 6th Form College0.9 km
- Slice Cafe0.9 km
- Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant0.7 km
- Bean @ Number One Riverside0.8 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Al Habib Takeaway0.9 km
- Eastern Restaurant0.4 km
- Burger Time0.9 km
- Sahara0.9 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Petrus Housing0.2 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.2 km
- Hogarths0.7 km
- La Strada Club Ltd0.9 km
- Malibu0.7 km
- Royds Arms1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Admiral Casino0.7 km
- Booze Stop0.5 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Fishwicks News0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- + 65 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.6 km
- Smithy Bridge3.4 km
- Castleton3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Knowsley Street0.1 km
- Heights Lane (opp NE0146 to def route)0.1 km
- Heights Lane (opp NE0146 to def route)0.1 km
- Knowsley Street0.1 km
- Knowsley Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120AJ · Data under Open Government Licence