Postcode insights

OL12 6EN

Bowlers Walk

Healey

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Detailed insights for OL12 6EN

Overview

Postcode OL12 6EN 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 Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 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
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from OL12 6EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 6EN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL12 6EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
5,757.6 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
206
60.59%
Pakistani
69
20.29%
Other Asian
17
5%
Other
13
3.82%
Irish
11
3.24%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
27.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.91%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.65%
Owns outright
31
24.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.32%
Other social rented
21
16.54%
Social rents from council
8
6.3%
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 6EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202511, Spinners Green, Rochdale, OL12 6EJDetachedLeasehold£200,000
01 Aug 202511, Spinners Green, Rochdale, OL12 6EJDetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Mar 20255, Spinners Green, Rochdale, OL12 6EJDetachedLeasehold£365,000
30 Jan 2026251, Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ERTerracedLeasehold£181,500
28 Aug 202516, Carlisle Street, Rochdale, OL12 0SGTerracedLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the OL12 6EN postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 6EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHealey Foundation Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreenbank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRochdale Islamic AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 6EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 6EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressWhitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 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 6EN, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 6EN

Is OL12 6EN (Healey, Syke & Shawclough) safe?

The area around OL12 6EN 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 6EN?

The median sale price around OL12 6EN 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 6EN?

There are 19 schools close to OL12 6EN, including Healey Foundation Primary School (Good), Greenbank Primary School (Good) and Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL12 6EN?

The closest station to OL12 6EN is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,497 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL12 6EN?

OL12 6EN 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 6EN (Healey, Syke & Shawclough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 6EN 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.