OL12 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rooley Terrace, 0.3km from Spotland Bridge in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Spotland & Falinge ward and the Rochdale constituency.
For families considering a move, OL12 7BN represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL12 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00028288 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROOLEY TERRACE, OL12 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROOLEY TERRACE, OL12 7BN.
345
35
£ 35,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 7BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL12 7BN's 72% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 7BN. The average age is 35.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 142,000
1 sales · Mean £ 142,000
Terraced
£ 129,000
2 sales · Mean £ 129,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
OL12 7BN has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Spotland Primary School
Falinge Park High School
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Redwood
Brownhill School
Caldershaw Primary School
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- The Paper Shop0.6 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.3 km
- Asia Mini Market0.7 km
- E & M Chrimes0.9 km
- Marta Gala1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene)0.4 km
- The Talbot Head0.9 km
- Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite0.4 km
- Royds Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pavilion Rochdale0.3 km
- Rochdale 6th Form College0.9 km
- Jolly Giraffes0.5 km
- Sweet Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Munchies0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Cooperative0.5 km
- The Co operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Al Habib Takeaway0.9 km
- Balti Express0.9 km
- Eastern Restaurant0.9 km
- Meatup0.8 km
- Willbutts Lane Chippy0.2 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Petrus Housing0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale2.1 km
- Castleton3.4 km
- Smithy Bridge4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Street0.1 km
- Blenheim Street0.1 km
- Meanwood Br(Sbd)opp.NE2568(to def.route)0.1 km
- Blenheim Street0.2 km
- Spotland Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL127BN · Data under Open Government Licence