Postcode OL12 6AN 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,339 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 6AN.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 6AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £287,500 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £200,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 29 | £160,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 7 | £128,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £117,000 | £220,000 | £158,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £135,750 | £185,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £196 | £252 | £188 |
| 2026 | £290 | £225 | £247 | £192 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6AN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 11, Joseph Street, Rochdale, OL12 6NB | Terraced | Leasehold | £147,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 11, Hollowbrook Way, Rochdale, OL12 6PG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 3, Worrall Street, Rochdale, OL12 6LS | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Unit 7, Shawclough Trading Estate, Rochdale, OL12 6ND | Other | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Unit 6, Shawclough Trading Estate, Rochdale, OL12 6ND | Other | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the OL12 6AN postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 6AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ER | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Brotherod Hall Road, Rochdale, OL12 7EA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL12 6AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Stephens
Healey - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 6AN records about 64 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.
The median sale price around OL12 6AN in Healey is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to OL12 6AN, including Healey Learning Centre, Shawclough Community Primary School (Good) and Falinge Park High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL12 6AN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 6AN 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).