Postcode OL12 6HB 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 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 95 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from OL12 6HB.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 6HB 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £295,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £200,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 32 | £159,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 6 | £121,500 | £203 |
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 | £119,000 | £215,000 | £158,000 |
| 2026 | £303,750 | £128,000 | £185,000 | £157,500 |
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 | £198 | £250 | £188 |
| 2026 | £283 | £229 | £221 | £198 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6HB.
In the OL12 6HB postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 6HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ER | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL12 6HB, 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 6HB records about 95 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 6HB in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to OL12 6HB, including Healey Foundation Primary School (Good), Shawclough Community Primary School (Good) and Healey Learning Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL12 6HB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,056 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 6HB 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).
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.