Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

HARLAND WAY, OL12 7GQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARLAND WAY, OL12 7GQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

367

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 7GQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL12 7GQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL12 7GQ is a well-regarded residential area on Harland Way, 0.5km from Caldershaw in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Norden ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL12 7GQ are sourced from Output Area E00027813 (shared with 13 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 7GQ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 242,500

12 sales · Mean £ 233,833

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

8 sales · Mean £ 160,975

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good388 pupils0.9 km
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Caldershaw Primary School

Outstanding236 pupils0.9 km
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Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School

Requires Improvement382 pupils1.1 km
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Norden Community Primary School

Good424 pupils1.1 km
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Whittaker Moss Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.4 km
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Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Inadequate1.4 km
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Shawclough Community Primary School

Good464 pupils1.5 km
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Redwood

Good327 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co operative1.0 km
  • The Cooperative0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Meatup1.0 km
  • Golden Star Chinese1.0 km
  • Yungs0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Sayers The Bakers Ltd1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Greenwoods @ Rochdale Golf Club1.0 km
  • Black dog0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Munchies0.8 km
  • Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Sweet Coffee Ltd1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Fernhill B & B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochdale3.4 km
  • Castleton4.4 km
  • Smithy Bridge5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Redfearn Wood0.1 km
  • Redfearn Wood0.1 km
  • Redfearn Wood0.3 km
  • Caldershaw Road (to def rte)0.3 km
  • Rooley M Road (Nbd - to define route)0.3 km