Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

JAMES STREET, OL12 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES STREET, OL12 0DX.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

312

cake
Avg Age

39

payments
Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

work
Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: OL12 0DX 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.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

OL12 0DX has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL12 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on James Street, 0.5km from Town Head in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Central Rochdale ward and the Rochdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL12 0DX is 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 — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rochdale. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00028255 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 0DX. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.6%
Asian / British Asian65.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OL12 0DX 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.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

P

Heybrook Primary School

Good714 pupils0.4 km
P

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding306 pupils0.5 km
P

Greenbank Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
P

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils0.7 km
A

Howard Street Nursery School

Good75 pupils0.7 km
A

Brownhill School

Good84 pupils0.9 km
A

Springside

Good119 pupils1.0 km
P

Hamer Community Primary School

Good343 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Europejski Wschod0.9 km
  • T.K. Maxx0.7 km
  • AJ Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Arif Cash And Carry0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.9 km
  • Molesworth Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Castle Cafe0.7 km
  • La Gabriella-Gustari Calde Romanesti0.4 km
  • Bean @ Number One Riverside0.9 km
  • Cha Cha Chai0.2 km
  • Costa @ Next0.6 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Karos Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Rochdale Shawarma Place0.9 km
  • Burger Time0.0 km
  • Buttys 2 go0.6 km
  • Hamer Chop Suey Bar0.6 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Brownhill Hotel0.8 km
  • Cask & Feather0.9 km
  • The Eagle1.0 km
  • Hogarths0.8 km
  • La Strada Club Ltd0.8 km
  • + 23 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale1.4 km
  • Smithy Bridge2.6 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Rugby Road0.1 km
  • Regent Street0.1 km
  • Rugby Road0.1 km
  • Regent Street0.2 km
  • Ukranian Catholic Church0.3 km