OL12 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Taylor Street, 0.4km from Hey Brook in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL12 0EB offers 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, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% 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. Property: With prices averaging £127k, 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 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00028249 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAYLOR STREET, OL12 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAYLOR STREET, OL12 0EB.
312
35
£ 31,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0EB 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 0EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 0EB. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,000
1 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
OL12 0EB has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Brownhill School
Hamer Community Primary School
Springside
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- AJ Convenience Store0.8 km
- Arif Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Admiral Casino1.0 km
- Booze Stop0.2 km
- Jav's Off-licence0.2 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti0.8 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.5 km
- Costa @ Next0.9 km
- Kewangcha0.2 km
- Knockout Kitchen1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Burger Time0.5 km
- Buttys 2 go0.6 km
- Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.6 km
- Sahara0.5 km
- Silsila Services0.8 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Petrus Housing0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.7 km
- Hogarths1.0 km
- The Baum0.9 km
- The Pint Pot1.0 km
- The Regal Moon1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.7 km
- Smithy Bridge2.7 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Taylor Street0.0 km
- Taylor Street0.0 km
- Rossall Road0.2 km
- Rossall Road0.3 km
- Jarvis Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120EB · Data under Open Government Licence