Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

FALCON CLOSE, OL12 7RY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALCON CLOSE, OL12 7RY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

263

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL12 7RY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL12 7RY — age 55, 92% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £328k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 50.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL12 7RY is a mixed residential area on Falcon Close, 0.4km from Green Booth in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Norden ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.

For serious buyers, OL12 7RY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £328k, down 50.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL12 7RY are sourced from Output Area E00028221 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 7RY. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 242,000

9 sales · Mean £ 295,055

school Local Schools

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Norden Community Primary School

Good424 pupils0.6 km
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Whittaker Moss Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.6 km
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Caldershaw Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils1.5 km
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St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good388 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Brown Cow0.3 km
  • Cap and Whippet0.4 km
  • Horse & Farrier0.4 km
  • The Norden Inn0.3 km
  • Hop and Vine0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Wildbloods of Norden0.4 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.4 km
  • the Aesthetics Room0.4 km
  • Norden News0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Hellfire Kitchen0.4 km
  • Mezbaan0.8 km
  • The True Taste of India0.4 km
  • Catherines0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Norden Indian0.4 km
  • Bridge Chippy0.3 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Cooperative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale4.5 km
  • Castleton4.8 km
  • Smithy Bridge6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Nordale Park0.1 km
  • Nordale Park0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Lane0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Lane0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Lane0.2 km