OL12 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Binns Nook Road, 0.5km from Hey Brook in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Healey ward and the Rochdale constituency.
For families considering a move, OL12 0AE represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% 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 £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL12 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00027793 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BINNS NOOK ROAD, OL12 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINNS NOOK ROAD, OL12 0AE.
275
40
£ 39,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 0AE 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
OL12 0AE is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 0AE. The average age is 40.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 138,500
1 sales · Mean £ 138,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
OL12 0AE 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Healey Foundation Primary School
Brownhill School
Howard Street Nursery School
Springside
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- AJ Convenience Store0.8 km
- Booze Stop0.5 km
- Jav's Off-licence0.5 km
- Shoaib Grocers0.9 km
- Booze N Basics0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Burger Time0.8 km
- Buttys 2 go0.7 km
- Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.7 km
- Sahara0.9 km
- Pizza Pan Express0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brownhill Hotel1.0 km
- Flower of the Valley0.7 km
- Richmond Hall0.6 km
- Riflemans Arms0.7 km
- The Donkey0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
- Kewangcha0.5 km
- Ruchi0.6 km
- Taboosh Shisha Lounge0.6 km
- Captain Jacks @ Thunk0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale2.1 km
- Smithy Bridge2.6 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Binns Nook Road0.0 km
- Binns Nook Road0.0 km
- Binns Nook Road0.0 km
- Isabella Street0.1 km
- Isabella Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL120AE · Data under Open Government Licence