Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL12 0BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 43, OL12 0BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Syke in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Healey ward and the Rochdale constituency.

Day-to-day life in OL12 0BW has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.



Census 2021 statistics for OL12 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00027816 (shared with 11 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 0BW. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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school Local Schools

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Healey Foundation Primary School

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils0.6 km
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Greenbank Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding306 pupils0.7 km
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Shawclough Community Primary School

Good464 pupils0.9 km
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Kentmere Primary Academy

Outstanding352 pupils1.0 km
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Heybrook Primary School

Good714 pupils1.0 km
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Springside

Good119 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • AK Superstore1.0 km
  • AJ Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Booze Stop0.8 km
  • Jav's Off-licence0.8 km
  • Madina Food Store0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Flower of the Valley1.0 km
  • Riflemans Arms0.9 km
  • The Donkey0.5 km
  • Cronkeyshaw Social Club0.9 km
  • The Albion Inn0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Captain Jacks @ Thunk0.5 km
  • HM Prison Buckley Hall0.7 km
  • Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group0.7 km
  • Kewangcha0.9 km
  • Ruchi0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bright & Breezy0.5 km
  • La La's Tandoori0.8 km
  • PK Paradise Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Theo Peppe0.8 km
  • Papz Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale2.5 km
  • Smithy Bridge2.7 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Norton Road0.0 km
  • Norton Road0.0 km
  • Scarr Drive0.1 km
  • Scarr Drive0.1 km
  • Gale Street0.1 km