OL12 7RE is a mixed residential area on Zion Terrace, 0.2km from Norden in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Norden ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL12 7RE are sourced from Output Area E00028226 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ZION TERRACE, OL12 7RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZION TERRACE, OL12 7RE.
196
42
£ 47,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 7RE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL12 7RE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £92k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 7RE. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 92,000
1 sales · Mean £ 92,000
school Local Schools
Whittaker Moss Primary School
Norden Community Primary School
Caldershaw Primary School
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Bamford Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Brown Cow0.1 km
- Turf Tavern0.9 km
- The Norden Inn0.1 km
- Cap and Whippet0.1 km
- Horse & Farrier0.1 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Morrisons Daily @ Texaco0.9 km
- the Aesthetics Room0.0 km
- Wildbloods of Norden0.0 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.1 km
- Norden News0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The True Taste of India0.0 km
- Catherines0.0 km
- Hellfire Kitchen0.1 km
- Mezbaan0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bridge Chippy0.4 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Norden Indian0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Cooperative0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale4.2 km
- Castleton4.5 km
- Smithy Bridge6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Norden Village0.0 km
- Woodhouse Lane0.1 km
- Norden Village0.1 km
- Woodhouse Lane0.1 km
- Knowl Hill Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL127RE · Data under Open Government Licence