Postcode OL12 0AR is located in a major urban area, within the Healey ward 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 nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% 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 0AR.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 0AR 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,065,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £295,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £200,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 32 | £159,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 6 | £121,500 | £203 |
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 | £119,000 | £215,000 | £158,000 |
| 2026 | £303,750 | £128,000 | £185,000 | £157,500 |
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 | £198 | £250 | £188 |
| 2026 | £283 | £229 | £221 | £198 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0AR.
In the OL12 0AR postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 0AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Syke Shop | Isabella Street, Rochdale, OL12 0AN | 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL12 0AR, 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 0AR 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 0AR in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to OL12 0AR, including All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good), Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good) and Greenbank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 0AR is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,586 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 0AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,311 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 0AR 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.