Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL12 9PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL12 9PE.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL12 9PE 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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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

OL12 9PE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 9PE is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Wardle in Wardle (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough ward and the Rochdale constituency.

This is 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, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.



Census 2021 statistics for OL12 9PE are sourced from Output Area E00028321 (shared with 9 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 9PE. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

school Local Schools

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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils0.3 km
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Wardle Academy

Good1247 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Tattersall's0.4 km
  • Wardle News0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Charlies Coffee and Cake0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Hare & Hounds0.4 km
  • The Globe Inn0.1 km
  • Wardle Conservative Club0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mr Bakers0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge2.3 km
  • Littleborough2.8 km
  • Rochdale4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wardle Chapel0.0 km
  • Wardle Village Church0.0 km
  • Brook Street0.2 km
  • Wardle Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Clough Street0.4 km