Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 7EY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

450

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 7EY 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

74% of OL12 7EY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 7EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Sparth in Rochdale. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Milkstone & Deeplish ward and the Rochdale constituency.

This is 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, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 7EY are sourced from Output Area E00028161 (shared with 148 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 7EY. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British10.8%
Asian / British Asian74.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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Deeplish Primary Academy

Good463 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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Broadfield Community Primary School

Requires Improvement401 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good458 pupils0.8 km
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Lowerplace Primary School

Good492 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsway Park High School

Good1.1 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone

Good208 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Europejski Wschod0.4 km
  • Gordon Rigg (Nurseries) Ltd0.8 km
  • Oldham Foodstore0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher0.3 km
  • Sam & Son Food Store0.4 km
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Dick Whittingtons Guest house0.4 km
  • Molesworth Hotel0.5 km
  • Moss Lodge Hotel0.8 km
  • Park View Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • The Sanctuary Trust0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Horse & Jockey0.7 km
  • Wellfield Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Bay Horse1.0 km
  • Cask & Feather0.4 km
  • Rochdale Catholic Club0.5 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Castle Cafe0.5 km
  • Legacy Dance Academy0.7 km
  • Rochdale Training Association0.1 km
  • Sweet Stop Rochdale0.5 km
  • Wells Cafe Ltd0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Brisky's0.9 km
  • Cha Chas0.6 km
  • FruTea Yoba0.9 km
  • IV Brothers0.3 km
  • Jav's Chippy0.6 km
  • + 60 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale0.3 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.5 km
  • Castleton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • High Level Road0.1 km
  • High Level Road0.1 km
  • Ainsworth Street0.2 km
  • Ainsworth Street0.2 km
  • Chichester Street0.2 km