OL12 7DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rake Top, 0.2km from Passmonds in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Spotland & Falinge ward and the Rochdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL12 7DZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 7DZ are sourced from Output Area E00028286 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAKE TOP, OL12 7DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAKE TOP, OL12 7DZ.
198
45
£ 47,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 7DZ 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.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, OL12 7DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 7DZ. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School
Caldershaw Primary School
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Falinge Park High School
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Spotland Primary School
Redwood
Shawclough Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crown Oil Arena - Rochdale AFC (Bars Only for Food Hygiene)0.8 km
- Black dog0.8 km
- The Healey Hotel0.8 km
- The Talbot Head1.0 km
- Greenwoods @ Rochdale Golf Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Pavilion Rochdale0.9 km
- Sweet Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- Munchies0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Cooperative0.1 km
- The Co operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Balti Express0.7 km
- Meatup0.6 km
- Willbutts Lane Chippy0.6 km
- Wood Fired1.0 km
- Yungs0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier Convenience Store0.4 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- Oulder Hill Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Nisa Shawclough Stores1.0 km
- Revive Me Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale2.6 km
- Castleton3.8 km
- Smithy Bridge4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ings Lane (to def route)0.0 km
- Ings Lane (to def route)0.0 km
- Ings Lane0.1 km
- Ings Lane0.1 km
- Phoenix Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL127DZ · Data under Open Government Licence