Postcode insights

OL12 0ES

Margroy Close

Central Rochdale

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Detailed insights for OL12 0ES

Overview

Postcode OL12 0ES is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Wardleworth & Newbold Brow area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 0ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL12 0ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL12 0ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
8,228.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.22(-6%)
Vehicle crime
34(+468%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.82(+5%)
Public order
18.82(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
17(+89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
64.24%
Pakistani
48
16.67%
Bangladeshi
16
5.56%
Other White
7
2.43%
Other Asian
6
2.08%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
26.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
25.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
17.99%
No qualifications
27
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
43.48%
Owns with a mortgage
36
31.3%
Owns outright
18
15.65%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Shared ownership
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Central Rochdale

Median price£146,000
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £155K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £255,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Rochdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£152,500£235
Terraced35£138,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Rochdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£151,500£130,000
2026£174,250£138,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£237£162
2026£237£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Rochdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Rochdale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202629, Margroy Close, Rochdale, OL12 0ESTerracedFreehold£168,000
05 Dec 202512, Margroy Close, Rochdale, OL12 0ESTerracedFreehold£150,250
14 Nov 20257, Margroy Close, Rochdale, OL12 0ESSemi-DetachedLeasehold£166,000
28 Mar 202515, Margroy Close, Rochdale, OL12 0ESDetachedLeasehold£111,000
25 Feb 202515, Maureen Street, Rochdale, OL12 0ERTerracedFreehold£147,000

Schools

In the OL12 0ES postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 0ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHeybrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 0ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 0ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSyke ShopIsabella Street, Rochdale, OL12 0ANWalking directions to Syke Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL12 0ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Waqar Khan

Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026

Workers Party of Britain

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardCentral RochdaleE05014036
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wardleworth & Newbold BrowE02001139
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 008AE01005580
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 0ES

Is OL12 0ES (Wardleworth & Newbold Brow) safe?

The area around OL12 0ES records about 140 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL12 0ES?

The median sale price around OL12 0ES in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £146,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 0ES?

There are 20 schools close to OL12 0ES, including All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good), St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Heybrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL12 0ES?

The closest station to OL12 0ES is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,372 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL12 0ES?

OL12 0ES scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,138 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL12 0ES (Wardleworth & Newbold Brow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 0ES 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).

Data Sources

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.