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OL12 0QW

Swain Street

Central Rochdale

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Detailed insights for OL12 0QW

Overview

Postcode OL12 0QW 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 179.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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
180
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.5%
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 1,654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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 0QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 0QW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL12 0QW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
9,162.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.84(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.75(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.63(+207%)
Vehicle crime
24.69(+312%)
Public order
23.52(+132%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
41.67%
Pakistani
100
29.76%
Other Asian
20
5.95%
Indian
14
4.17%
African
11
3.27%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
33.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
47.01%
Owns outright
28
20.9%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.42%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.72%
Social rents from council
7
5.22%
Total households: 134

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 20257, Cronkeyshaw Road, Rochdale, OL12 0QRTerracedLeasehold£145,500
04 Aug 202530, Casson Gate, Rochdale, OL12 0QATerracedLeasehold£175,000
27 Jun 202522, Casson Gate, Rochdale, OL12 0QATerracedLeasehold£120,000
18 Aug 202518, Quarry Street, Rochdale, OL12 0QFTerracedLeasehold£80,000
06 Nov 2025170, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, OL12 0RZTerracedLeasehold£146,000

Schools

In the OL12 0QW postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 0QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBrownhill SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableRochdale Islamic AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGreenbank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 0QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 0QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseHaynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UWWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miTesco ExpressWhitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidlSpotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TSWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miFarmfoods93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DWWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 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 0QW, 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 010FE01005486
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 0QW

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

The area around OL12 0QW records about 180 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 0QW?

The median sale price around OL12 0QW 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 0QW?

There are 18 schools close to OL12 0QW, including Brownhill School (Requires improvement), Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good) and Greenbank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL12 0QW?

The closest station to OL12 0QW is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 956 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL12 0QW?

OL12 0QW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,654 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 0QW 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.