Postcode OL12 6BD is located in a rural hamlet, within the Norden ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hooley Bridge & Norden West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 6BD.
Hooley Bridge & Norden West near OL12 6BD 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £152,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £210,250 |
10 year median price trend in Norden
In the OL12 6BD postcode area, located within Hooley Bridge & Norden West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.