OL12 9TD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Syke Road, 0.6km from Buckley in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Healey ward and the Rochdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 29.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL12 9TD are sourced from Output Area E00027793 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYKE ROAD, OL12 9TD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYKE ROAD, OL12 9TD.
275
40
£ 39,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL12 9TD 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 9TD's 65% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 29.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL12 9TD. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 159,000
15 sales · Mean £ 157,796
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Primary School
Healey Foundation Primary School
Heybrook Primary School
Kentmere Primary Academy
Hamer Community Primary School
Springside
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- AK Superstore0.8 km
- Heybrook Service Station0.9 km
- AJ Convenience Store0.8 km
- Booze Stop0.8 km
- Jav's Off-licence0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Flower of the Valley0.8 km
- Richmond Hall0.9 km
- Riflemans Arms0.9 km
- The Donkey0.3 km
- Cronkeyshaw Social Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Captain Jacks @ Thunk0.4 km
- HM Prison Buckley Hall0.6 km
- Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group0.6 km
- The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery0.9 km
- Kewangcha0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bright & Breezy0.4 km
- Flames0.8 km
- La La's Tandoori0.7 km
- PK Paradise Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Subhaan Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochdale2.4 km
- Smithy Bridge2.5 km
- Milnrow Metrolink3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Street0.1 km
- Leyton Street0.1 km
- Norton Road0.2 km
- Scarr Drive0.2 km
- Scarr Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL129TD · Data under Open Government Licence