OL12 8TD is a safe, established residential area on Marlborough Close, 0.4km from Tonacliffe in Rossendale. Administratively it sits within Healey and Whitworth ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, OL12 8TD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL12 8TD are sourced from Output Area E00128792 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, OL12 8TD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, OL12 8TD.
293
42
£ 38,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 8TD 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL12 8TD's 70% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 8TD. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL12 8TD has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Tonacliffe Primary School
Whitworth Community High School
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Milcafe0.9 km
- The Sportsman0.7 km
- Nero Italian Ltd0.0 km
- Ashoka0.9 km
- Cockle Bistro0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Clumsy Goat Coffee0.8 km
- WME Stores0.3 km
- BC Bakes0.3 km
- The Lighthouse Community Foodshare0.9 km
- Market Street, Convenience Store0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Red Lion0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Whitworth Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Lobden Golf Club0.6 km
- Whitworth Vale Brass Band Club0.9 km
- Whitworth Birches Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pizza Time Express0.9 km
- The Posh Pig0.4 km
- Whitworth Chippy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smithy Bridge4.6 km
- Rochdale4.9 km
- Littleborough5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Whitworth Bar0.1 km
- Whitworth Bar0.1 km
- Union Street0.2 km
- Union Street0.3 km
- Eastgate0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: OL128TD · Data under Open Government Licence