Postcode OL12 0AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Rochdale & Mandale Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year. The median sale price in Central Rochdale is £146,500 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £114,750 and £165,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,904 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 0AJ.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 0AJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £146,500 (about £177 per square foot) in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £199 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £157,500 | £237 |
| Terraced | 40 | £139,750 | £162 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £124,000 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £37,500 | £84,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £89,975 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | — | £98,500 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | — | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £78,750 | £128,000 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £92,000 | £139,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | — | £146,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £93,500 | £152,000 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | £155,500 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £123 | £86 |
| 2017 | £68 | £139 | £95 |
| 2018 | £897 | £134 | £79 |
| 2019 | — | £138 | £93 |
| 2020 | — | £160 | £102 |
| 2021 | £127 | £188 | £116 |
| 2022 | £155 | £208 | £130 |
| 2023 | — | £195 | £135 |
| 2024 | £164 | £222 | £152 |
| 2025 | £126 | £241 | £162 |
| 2026 | — | £231 | £155 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 114, Sheriff Street, Rochdale, OL12 6JY | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 8, Tiflis Street, Rochdale, OL12 6JZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 30, Casson Gate, Rochdale, OL12 0QA | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 22, Casson Gate, Rochdale, OL12 0QA | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 93, Redcross Street, Rochdale, OL12 0PR | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the OL12 0AJ postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Howard Street Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
Howard Street Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Whitehall Academy | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Whitehall Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Falinge Park High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2013. | |
Falinge Park High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Sept 2013
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 0AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Haynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UW | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 31 Market Place, Rochdale, OL16 1EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 0AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Waqar Khan
Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 0AJ records about 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL12 0AJ in Central Rochdale is £146,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL12 0AJ, including Howard Street Nursery School (Good), Whitehall Academy (Good) and Falinge Park High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL12 0AJ is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 802 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 0AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,904 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 0AJ is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Waqar Khan (Workers Party of Britain).