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OL12 0PN

Old Mill Street

Central Rochdale

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Detailed insights for OL12 0PN

Overview

Postcode OL12 0PN is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale ward 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 1,123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.3× 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 nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1123
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
82%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 31 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,123.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82%

Approximately 82.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from OL12 0PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 0PN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL12 0PN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Rochdale

N/A

Walking directions to Rochdale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL12 0PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFalinge ParkLargeWalking directions to Falinge Park
0.5 miBroadfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Broadfield Park
0.3 miMemorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
8,223.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
426.25(+1043%)
Shoplifting
257.07(+4348%)
Anti-social behaviour
192.05(+970%)
Public order
185.43(+1731%)
Criminal damage and arson
117.4(+1206%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
34.62%
Pakistani
74
25.87%
African
20
6.99%
Other
19
6.64%
Other White
17
5.94%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
39.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.29%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
80
62.5%
Other social rented
25
19.53%
Owns outright
11
8.59%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202567, Redcross Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NZTerracedLeasehold£135,000
04 Feb 202561, Redcross Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NZTerracedLeasehold£147,000
21 Mar 202522 - 24, St Marys Gate, Rochdale, OL16 1DZOtherFreehold£240,000
30 Jan 202611, Leamington Street, Rochdale, OL12 0PTTerracedLeasehold£130,000
07 Apr 202546, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1JWOtherFreehold£3,568,000

Schools

In the OL12 0PN postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 0PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryHoward Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBrownhill SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableRochdale Islamic AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 0PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 0PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoods93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DWWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miLidlSpotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TSWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseHaynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UWWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miIcelandHunter's Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1AWWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miALDIEntwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZWalking directions to ALDI

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 0PN, 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)Central Rochdale & Mandale ParkE02001141
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 010CE01005482
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 0PN

Is OL12 0PN (Central Rochdale & Mandale Park) safe?

The area around OL12 0PN records about 1123 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 public order.

What is the average house price near OL12 0PN?

The median sale price around OL12 0PN in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £146,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 0PN?

There are 20 schools close to OL12 0PN, including Howard Street Nursery School (Good), Brownhill School (Requires improvement) and Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL12 0PN?

The closest station to OL12 0PN is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 404 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL12 0PN?

OL12 0PN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL12 0PN (Central Rochdale & Mandale Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 0PN 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.