OL12 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dewhirst Road, 0.4km from Syke in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Healey ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 84.8% year-on-year. 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 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00172363 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEWHIRST ROAD, OL12 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEWHIRST ROAD, OL12 0AT.
562
41
£ 39,800 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL12 0AT spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £138k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 84.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 0AT. The average age is 40.6. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 132,500
6 sales · Mean £ 132,016
Terraced
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
school Local Schools
Healey Foundation Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Shawclough Community Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Kentmere Primary Academy
Heybrook Primary School
Springside
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Donkey0.7 km
- The Albion Inn0.7 km
- Mark Twain1.0 km
- The Oxford Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Captain Jacks @ Thunk0.7 km
- HM Prison Buckley Hall0.7 km
- Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bright & Breezy0.7 km
- La La's Tandoori1.0 km
- Delicious House0.6 km
- Top Wok0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Gale Street Post Office0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Shop Locally0.5 km
- Syke Shop0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale2.7 km
- Smithy Bridge2.8 km
- Littleborough4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Newlands Avenue0.0 km
- Newlands Avenue0.1 km
- Wood Hey Grove0.1 km
- Dewhurst Road (to def route)0.1 km
- Newlands Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120AT · Data under Open Government Licence