Postcode OL12 0BU 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 level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 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 very high crime rate.
Approximately 47.0% 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 of residents in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £39,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 0BU.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 0BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £195,250 in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £149,950 |
10 year median price trend in Healey
In the OL12 0BU postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 0BU
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.