OL12 6TA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashworth Street, 0.4km from Mitchell Hey in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Spotland & Falinge ward and the Rochdale constituency.
Day-to-day life in OL12 6TA 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. 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.
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 6TA are sourced from Output Area E00027746 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHWORTH STREET, OL12 6TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHWORTH STREET, OL12 6TA.
446
34
£ 29,400 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 6TA 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines OL12 6TA — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 6TA. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
Spotland Primary School
Brownhill School
Howard Street Nursery School
Falinge Park High School
Broadfield Community Primary School
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- The Paper Shop0.9 km
- A2z African Store0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.6 km
- Booze Stop0.9 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene)0.9 km
- Brownhill Hotel0.4 km
- Rochdale Catholic Club1.0 km
- Hogarths0.6 km
- La Strada Club Ltd0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Pavilion Rochdale0.5 km
- Rochdale 6th Form College0.4 km
- Compass UK & Ireland at Asda0.6 km
- Slice Cafe0.6 km
- Training Kitchens, College Bistro & Riverside Restaurant0.4 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Papa Johns0.4 km
- Al Habib Takeaway0.4 km
- Eastern Restaurant0.1 km
- Willbutts Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Ali's Chippy0.1 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Petrus Housing0.3 km
- Park View Restaurant and Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- The Food Warehouse1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale1.3 km
- Castleton3.2 km
- Smithy Bridge3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sheriff Street0.1 km
- Chaseley Road0.1 km
- Peel Street0.1 km
- Sheriff Street0.1 km
- Chaseley Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL126TA · Data under Open Government Licence