Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 6TT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL12 6TT.

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Population

538

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 6TT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

OL12 6TT has a highly multicultural community character — 75% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 6TT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Mitchell Hey in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Spotland & Falinge ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL12 6TT represents 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 6TT are sourced from Output Area E00028273 (shared with 9 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 6TT. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.1%
Asian / British Asian75.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

school Local Schools

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Spotland Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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Howard Street Nursery School

Good75 pupils0.7 km
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Brownhill School

Good84 pupils0.7 km
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Broadfield Community Primary School

Requires Improvement401 pupils0.8 km
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Falinge Park High School

Good1357 pupils0.8 km
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Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement382 pupils1.0 km
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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good221 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.8 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.3 km
  • E & M Chrimes0.3 km
  • Marta Gala0.3 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene)0.8 km
  • Cemetery Hotel0.9 km
  • Rochdale Catholic Club1.0 km
  • Cronkeyshaw Social Club0.9 km
  • D'Ale House0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Pavilion Rochdale0.4 km
  • Rochdale 6th Form College0.2 km
  • Jolly Giraffes0.5 km
  • Bean @ Number One Riverside0.6 km
  • Costa @ Next0.9 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • Al Habib Takeaway0.2 km
  • Eastern Restaurant0.3 km
  • Willbutts Lane Chippy0.8 km
  • Wood Fired0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Petrus Housing0.5 km
  • Park View Restaurant and Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale1.3 km
  • Castleton3.0 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmes Street0.1 km
  • Chaseley Road0.2 km
  • Chaseley Road0.3 km
  • Sheriff Street0.3 km
  • River Spodden Bridge0.3 km