OL12 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Town Head in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00027763 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL12 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL12 0BF.
353
30
£ 29,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0BF 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
58% of OL12 0BF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 0BF. The average age is 30.0. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL12 0BF 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
Howard Street Nursery School
Brownhill School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Falinge Park High School
Spotland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Eastern Restaurant0.7 km
- Burger Time0.6 km
- Buttys 2 go0.9 km
- Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.9 km
- Sahara0.6 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Arif Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Admiral Casino0.7 km
- Booze Stop0.2 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Fishwicks News0.8 km
- + 74 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti1.0 km
- Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant0.9 km
- Bean @ Number One Riverside0.9 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.5 km
- Costa @ Next0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Petrus Housing0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.4 km
- Hogarths0.7 km
- La Strada Club Ltd0.9 km
- Malibu0.8 km
- The Baum0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.6 km
- Smithy Bridge3.0 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Jarvis Street0.1 km
- Stott Street0.1 km
- Jarvis Street0.1 km
- Rochdale Infirmary0.1 km
- Rochdale Infirmary0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120BF · Data under Open Government Licence