Postcode insights

OL12 0UY

Brookdale

Healey

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Detailed insights for OL12 0UY

Overview

Postcode OL12 0UY 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Healey, Syke & Shawclough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Healey, Syke & Shawclough has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from OL12 0UY.

Flood risk

No risk

Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 0UY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
4,938.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
16.01(+167%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.01(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.61(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.21(+25%)
Burglary
8.01(+45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
71.96%
Pakistani
48
14.95%
Other
13
4.05%
Indian
9
2.8%
Bangladeshi
6
1.87%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.17%
No qualifications
47
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.86%
Apprenticeship
22
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
44.88%
Owns with a mortgage
48
37.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.96%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 0UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202661, Brookdale, Rochdale, OL12 0UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
24 Nov 202592, Brookdale, Rochdale, OL12 0UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,000
20 Oct 20256, Earnshaw Avenue, Rochdale, OL12 0STSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
19 Dec 202512, Bernard Street, Rochdale, OL12 0SJTerracedFreehold£158,000
21 Oct 202511, Bernard Street, Rochdale, OL12 0SJTerracedLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the OL12 0UY postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 0UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHealey Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryShawclough Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHealey Learning CentreOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 0UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 0UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressWhitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
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 0UY, 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)Healey, Syke & ShawcloughE02001136
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 005AE01005489
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 0UY

Is OL12 0UY (Healey, Syke & Shawclough) safe?

The area around OL12 0UY records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL12 0UY?

The median sale price around OL12 0UY in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 0UY?

There are 16 schools close to OL12 0UY, including Healey Foundation Primary School (Good), Shawclough Community Primary School (Good) and Healey Learning Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL12 0UY?

OL12 0UY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,475 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL12 0UY (Healey, Syke & Shawclough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 0UY 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.