Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 7EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL12 7EE.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 7EE 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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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

OL12 7EE has a significant social housing presence — 56% 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.

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

OL12 7EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Caldershaw in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Spotland & Falinge ward and the Rochdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, OL12 7EE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 7EE are sourced from Output Area E00027807 (shared with 4 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 7EE. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

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Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement382 pupils0.7 km
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Shawclough Community Primary School

Good464 pupils1.0 km
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Falinge Park High School

Good1357 pupils1.1 km
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St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good388 pupils1.1 km
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Caldershaw Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils1.1 km
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Spotland Primary School

Good439 pupils1.3 km
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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Inadequate1.4 km
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Redwood

Good327 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Golden Gate0.7 km
  • The Sandwich Company1.0 km
  • Yungs0.9 km
  • Don Miguel TexMex & Tapas1.0 km
  • Bellas Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Black dog0.5 km
  • The Healey Hotel0.7 km
  • Royds Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Sweet Coffee Ltd1.0 km
  • Munchies0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Nisa Shawclough Stores1.0 km
  • Revive Me Ltd0.7 km
  • Denehurst Stores0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Cooperative0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co operative1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fernhill B & B0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale3.0 km
  • Castleton4.3 km
  • Smithy Bridge4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wycherley Road0.1 km
  • Wycherley Road0.1 km
  • Ings Avenue0.2 km
  • Daniel Fold0.2 km
  • Daniel Fold0.2 km