OL12 0EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foxholes Close, 0.2km from Hey Brook in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.
For families considering a move, OL12 0EE represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% 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 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00028240 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHOLES CLOSE, OL12 0EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHOLES CLOSE, OL12 0EE.
242
39
£ 31,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0EE 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 0EE is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 0EE. The average age is 38.9. 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 2025-09)
OL12 0EE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Springside
Hamer Community Primary School
Howard Street Nursery School
Brownhill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- AJ Convenience Store0.7 km
- Arif Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Booze Stop0.4 km
- Jav's Off-licence0.4 km
- Shoaib Grocers0.6 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti0.7 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.6 km
- Kewangcha0.4 km
- Ruchi0.5 km
- Taboosh Shisha Lounge0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Burger Time0.5 km
- Buttys 2 go0.4 km
- Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.4 km
- Sahara0.5 km
- Silsila Services0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Brownhill Hotel0.9 km
- White Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Flower of the Valley0.5 km
- Reed Karoke Bar1.0 km
- Richmond Hall0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.8 km
- Smithy Bridge2.5 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Foxholes Road0.1 km
- Rossall Road0.1 km
- Rossall Road0.2 km
- Foxholes Road0.2 km
- Foxholes Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120EE · Data under Open Government Licence