Postcode insights

OL12 0QU

Bench Carr

Healey

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Detailed insights for OL12 0QU

Overview

Postcode OL12 0QU is located in a major urban area, within the Healey 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 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 nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 0QU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL12 0QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL12 0QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFalinge ParkLargeWalking directions to Falinge Park

Area Profile

Population
515
Population density
2,758.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.64(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.74(+242%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.07(+62%)
Public order
24.59(+143%)
Vehicle crime
22.92(+283%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
36.89%
Pakistani
169
32.82%
Other Asian
48
9.32%
Other White
21
4.08%
Other
19
3.69%
Total population: 515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
29.61%
No qualifications
97
23.54%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 412

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
36.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
26.9%
Owns with a mortgage
36
18.27%
Other social rented
24
12.18%
Social rents from council
8
4.06%
Total households: 197

Property prices in Healey

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £260K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Healey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£295,000£292
Semi-Detached32£200,000£263
Terraced32£159,000£188
Flats6£121,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Healey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Healey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Healey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Healey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Healey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Healey in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202615, Bench Carr, Rochdale, OL12 0QUTerracedLeasehold£210,000
25 Sept 20253, Alicia Court, Alicia Drive, Rochdale, OL12 6JPTerracedLeasehold£210,000
18 Jul 202510, Alicia Drive, Rochdale, OL12 6JWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,000
23 May 2025191, Heights Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0QSTerracedLeasehold£46,000
26 Feb 202651, Mizzy Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HWTerracedLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the OL12 0QU postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 0QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBrownhill SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryFalinge Park High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHealey Learning CentreOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 0QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 0QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressWhitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseHaynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UWWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miLidlSpotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TSWalking directions to Lidl

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 0QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Stephens

Healey - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardHealeyE05014038
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Rochdale & Mandale ParkE02001141
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 010GE01005487
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 0QU

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

The area around OL12 0QU 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OL12 0QU?

The median sale price around OL12 0QU in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 0QU?

There are 16 schools close to OL12 0QU, including Brownhill School (Requires improvement), Falinge Park High School (Good) and Healey Learning Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL12 0QU?

The closest station to OL12 0QU is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,123 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL12 0QU?

OL12 0QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,050 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.