Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

ROOLEY TERRACE, OL12 7BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROOLEY TERRACE, OL12 7BN.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 7BN 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL12 7BN's 72% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 50.0% year-on-year.

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

OL12 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rooley Terrace, 0.3km from Spotland Bridge in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Spotland & Falinge ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL12 7BN represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% 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 £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL12 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00028288 (shared with 11 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 7BN. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian22.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 142,000

1 sales · Mean £ 142,000

Terraced

£ 129,000

2 sales · Mean £ 129,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

OL12 7BN has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement382 pupils0.3 km
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Spotland Primary School

Good439 pupils0.4 km
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Falinge Park High School

Good1357 pupils0.6 km
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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Inadequate0.7 km
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Redwood

Good327 pupils0.8 km
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Brownhill School

Good84 pupils1.0 km
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Caldershaw Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils1.2 km
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St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good388 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • The Paper Shop0.6 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Asia Mini Market0.7 km
  • E & M Chrimes0.9 km
  • Marta Gala1.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene)0.4 km
  • The Talbot Head0.9 km
  • Ratcliffe Bars & Function Suite0.4 km
  • Royds Arms0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Pavilion Rochdale0.3 km
  • Rochdale 6th Form College0.9 km
  • Jolly Giraffes0.5 km
  • Sweet Coffee Ltd0.8 km
  • Munchies0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Cooperative0.5 km
  • The Co operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Al Habib Takeaway0.9 km
  • Balti Express0.9 km
  • Eastern Restaurant0.9 km
  • Meatup0.8 km
  • Willbutts Lane Chippy0.2 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Petrus Housing0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale2.1 km
  • Castleton3.4 km
  • Smithy Bridge4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Street0.1 km
  • Blenheim Street0.1 km
  • Meanwood Br(Sbd)opp.NE2568(to def.route)0.1 km
  • Blenheim Street0.2 km
  • Spotland Bridge0.2 km