OL12 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lomax Street, 0.2km from Town Head in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL12 0DN 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. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00028255 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOMAX STREET, OL12 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMAX STREET, OL12 0DN.
312
39
£ 31,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0DN 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
OL12 0DN has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 0DN. The average age is 38.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL12 0DN has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Howard Street Nursery School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Brownhill School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Broadfield Community Primary School
Falinge Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Eastern Restaurant0.8 km
- Karos Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Rochdale Shawarma Place0.8 km
- Burger Time0.3 km
- Buttys 2 go0.8 km
- + 55 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Europejski Wschod0.8 km
- T.K. Maxx0.7 km
- Arif Cash And Carry0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- A2z African Store0.8 km
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.8 km
- Molesworth Hotel0.7 km
- Petrus Housing0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Castle Cafe0.7 km
- La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti0.7 km
- Slice Cafe1.0 km
- Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant0.9 km
- Bean @ Number One Riverside0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.6 km
- Cask & Feather0.8 km
- The Eagle0.9 km
- Hogarths0.6 km
- La Strada Club Ltd0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.3 km
- Smithy Bridge2.9 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Regent Street0.1 km
- Ukrainian Catholic Church0.1 km
- Ukranian Catholic Church0.1 km
- Regent Street0.2 km
- Stott Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120DN · Data under Open Government Licence