Postcode OL12 6PS is located in a major urban area, within the Spotland & Falinge area 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 183.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year. The median sale price in Spotland & Falinge is £170,000 (around £203 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £229,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,904 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from OL12 6PS.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 6PS 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) |
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £414,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £350,000 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £200,000 | £221 |
| Terraced | 44 | £152,750 | £190 |
| Flats | 3 | £150,000 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,475 | £51,500 | £100,000 | £90,400 |
| 2017 | £222,500 | £39,000 | £112,000 | £81,500 |
| 2018 | £247,500 | £54,000 | £144,000 | £94,250 |
| 2019 | £220,750 | £118,250 | £169,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £115,000 | £127,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £258,750 | £100,000 | £157,750 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £91,250 | £164,000 | £136,500 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £107,500 | £182,500 | £138,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £78,500 | £200,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £128,900 | £189,000 | £149,500 |
| 2026 | £332,500 | — | £215,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £109 | £128 | £108 |
| 2017 | £186 | £45 | £125 | £94 |
| 2018 | £207 | £109 | £136 | £110 |
| 2019 | £229 | £168 | £157 | £116 |
| 2020 | £253 | £160 | £152 | £119 |
| 2021 | £241 | £129 | £174 | £134 |
| 2022 | £270 | £158 | £202 | £148 |
| 2023 | £252 | £167 | £194 | £176 |
| 2024 | £253 | £154 | £216 | £167 |
| 2025 | £281 | £211 | £209 | £180 |
| 2026 | £304 | — | £237 | £198 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 108, Peel Street, Rochdale, OL12 6PS | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 132, Peel Street, Rochdale, OL12 6PS | Terraced | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 30, Chaseley Road, Rochdale, OL12 6PR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £134,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 62, Littledale Street, Rochdale, OL12 6SZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 34, Emma Street, Rochdale, OL12 6QW | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the OL12 6PS postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Spotland Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Spotland Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Howard Street Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
Howard Street Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Falinge Park High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2013. | |
Falinge Park High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Sept 2013
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 6PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 31 Market Place, Rochdale, OL16 1EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Mellor Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 6PS, 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
The area around OL12 6PS records about 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL12 6PS in Spotland & Falinge is £170,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL12 6PS, including Spotland Primary Academy (Inadequate), Howard Street Nursery School (Good) and Falinge Park High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL12 6PS is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 867 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 6PS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,904 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL12 6PS is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Faulkner (Reform UK).