Postcode OL12 6EP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,460 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from OL12 6EP.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 6EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 9, Jacob Bright Mews, Rochdale, OL12 6JF | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 14, Jacob Bright Mews, Rochdale, OL12 6JF | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 22, Jacob Bright Mews, Rochdale, OL12 6JF | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 40, Ashmount Drive, Rochdale, OL12 6HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 97, Mizzy Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HL | Detached | Leasehold | £420,000 |
In the OL12 6EP postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 6EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ER | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Syke Shop | 4 Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Haynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UW | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 6EP, 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 6EP records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6EP in Healey is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL12 6EP, including Greenbank Primary School (Good), Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good) and Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 6EP is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,210 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 6EP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,460 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 6EP 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).