Postcode OL12 0AG is located in a major urban area, within the Healey area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Healey, Syke & Shawclough area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year. The median sale price in Healey is £199,950 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £260,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,460 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 0AG.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 0AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £313,575 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £200,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 32 | £156,250 | £190 |
| Flats | 6 | £128,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £64,000 | £123,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £193,750 | £82,500 | £125,000 | £98,375 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £85,000 | £139,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £213,000 | £56,000 | £137,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £90,000 | £143,500 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £165,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £112,500 | £187,500 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £105,000 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £129,000 | £195,000 | £149,950 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £153,750 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £135,750 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £124 | £159 | £119 |
| 2017 | £187 | £147 | £142 | £129 |
| 2018 | £192 | £129 | £165 | £118 |
| 2019 | £201 | £124 | £169 | £127 |
| 2020 | £202 | £158 | £185 | £138 |
| 2021 | £237 | £155 | £196 | £152 |
| 2022 | £244 | £186 | £227 | £164 |
| 2023 | £248 | £186 | £217 | £181 |
| 2024 | £260 | £175 | £251 | £200 |
| 2025 | £276 | £193 | £254 | £185 |
| 2026 | £300 | £225 | £247 | £205 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 16, Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 25, Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG | Terraced | Leasehold | £99,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 5, Glen Gardens, Rochdale, OL12 0BU | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Glen Gardens, Rochdale, OL12 0BU | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 51, Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the OL12 0AG postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | All Saints Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Rochdale Islamic Academy | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 0AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Syke Shop | 4 Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ER | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL12 0AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Stephens
Healey - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 0AG records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL12 0AG in Healey is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL12 0AG, including All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good), Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good) and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL12 0AG is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,436 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 0AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 0AG is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stephens (Reform UK).