Postcode OL12 6LB is located in a major urban area, within the Spotland & Falinge ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Rochdale & Mandale Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Falinge Park.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 205 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 6LB.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 6LB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £414,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £107,800 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £212,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £151,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spotland & Falinge
In the OL12 6LB postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Hunter's Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1AW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Haynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UW | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 6LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Faulkner
Spotland & Falinge - Elected 7 May 2026
Elsie Blundell
Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.