OL12 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rugby Road, 0.3km from Hey Brook in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00028241 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUGBY ROAD, OL12 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUGBY ROAD, OL12 0DY.
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£ 31,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0DY 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 0DY has a highly multicultural community character — 66% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 0DY. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL12 0DY 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
Heybrook Primary School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Brownhill School
Hamer Community Primary School
Springside
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- T.K. Maxx0.9 km
- AJ Convenience Store0.8 km
- Arif Cash And Carry0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Molesworth Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Castle Cafe0.9 km
- La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti0.5 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.3 km
- Costa @ Next0.8 km
- Costa Ltd1.0 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Burger Time0.2 km
- Buttys 2 go0.5 km
- Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.5 km
- Sahara0.2 km
- Silsila Services0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.8 km
- Hogarths0.9 km
- La Strada Club Ltd1.0 km
- Malibu0.9 km
- The Baum0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- The Food Warehouse0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.5 km
- Smithy Bridge2.6 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rugby Road0.2 km
- Rugby Road0.2 km
- Regent Street0.2 km
- Regent Street0.3 km
- Rochdale Community Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120DY · Data under Open Government Licence