Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

NEWARK ROAD, OL12 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWARK ROAD, OL12 0AU.

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Population

171

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 35, OL12 0AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £155k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

OL12 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newark Road, 0.3km from Syke in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Healey ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL12 0AU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00172371 (shared with 6 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 0AU. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 114,250

10 sales · Mean £ 125,400

school Local Schools

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Healey Foundation Primary School

Good204 pupils0.3 km
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Shawclough Community Primary School

Good464 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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Greenbank Primary School

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding306 pupils1.1 km
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Kentmere Primary Academy

Outstanding352 pupils1.3 km
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Falinge Park High School

Good1357 pupils1.4 km
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Brownhill School

Good84 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Donkey0.8 km
  • The Albion Inn0.6 km
  • The Oxford Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Captain Jacks @ Thunk0.8 km
  • HM Prison Buckley Hall0.9 km
  • Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bright & Breezy0.8 km
  • Delicious House0.7 km
  • Top Wok0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Gale Street Post Office0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Shop Locally0.5 km
  • Syke Shop0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale2.8 km
  • Smithy Bridge2.9 km
  • Littleborough4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Newlands Avenue0.1 km
  • Newark Road0.1 km
  • Dewhurst Road (to def route)0.1 km
  • Wood Hey Grove0.1 km
  • Wood Hey Grove0.1 km