Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL12 0DH.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 0DH 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines OL12 0DH — 72% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

OL12 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Town Head in Rochdale. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.

Day-to-day life in OL12 0DH has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00028251 (shared with 30 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 0DH. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.3%
Asian / British Asian71.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 2026-02)

OL12 0DH has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Howard Street Nursery School

Good75 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding306 pupils0.6 km
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Greenbank Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Heybrook Primary School

Good714 pupils0.6 km
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Brownhill School

Good84 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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Broadfield Community Primary School

Requires Improvement401 pupils0.9 km
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Falinge Park High School

Good1357 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Eastern Restaurant0.8 km
  • Karos Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Rochdale Shawarma Place0.7 km
  • Burger Time0.3 km
  • Buttys 2 go0.9 km
  • + 58 more
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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Europejski Wschod0.7 km
  • T.K. Maxx0.7 km
  • Arif Cash And Carry0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • A2z African Store0.7 km
  • + 84 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.7 km
  • Molesworth Hotel0.7 km
  • Petrus Housing0.8 km
  • Park View Restaurant and Bar1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Castle Cafe0.6 km
  • La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti0.7 km
  • Slice Cafe0.9 km
  • Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bean @ Number One Riverside0.7 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Brownhill Hotel0.6 km
  • Cask & Feather0.7 km
  • Rochdale Catholic Club1.0 km
  • The Eagle0.8 km
  • Hogarths0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.1 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale1.2 km
  • Smithy Bridge2.9 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ukranian Catholic Church0.1 km
  • Ukrainian Catholic Church0.1 km
  • Regent Street0.1 km
  • Robert Street0.2 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km