Postcode OL12 6DL is located in a major urban area, within the Healey area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Healey, Syke & Shawclough area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 median sale price in Healey is £199,950 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £260,000. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,745 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from OL12 6DL.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 6DL 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £313,575 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £200,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 32 | £156,250 | £190 |
| Flats | 6 | £128,000 | £202 |
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 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £153,750 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £135,750 | £195,000 | £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 | £193 | £254 | £185 |
| 2026 | £300 | £225 | £247 | £205 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 5, Holstein Avenue, Rochdale, OL12 6DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 10, Holstein Avenue, Rochdale, OL12 6DL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2026 | 123, Shawclough Way, Rochdale, OL12 6EE | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 148, Shawclough Way, Rochdale, OL12 6EE | Terraced | Leasehold | £183,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 124, Shawclough Way, Rochdale, OL12 6EE | Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the OL12 6DL postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Shawclough Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Healey Foundation Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 May 2015. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Falinge Park High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2013. |
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 6DL, 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 6DL records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL12 6DL in Healey is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OL12 6DL, including Shawclough Community Primary School (Good), Healey Foundation Primary School (Good) and Falinge Park High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL12 6DL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,745 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 6DL 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).