Postcode OL12 6QS 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, 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 nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 80.6% 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 6QS.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 6QS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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) |
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale | N/A | Walking directions to Rochdale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £414,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £375,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £200,000 | £207 |
| Terraced | 51 | £152,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,000 | £211 |
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 | £353,750 | £107,800 | £189,500 | £149,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | — | £235,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £282 | £212 | £209 | £182 |
| 2026 | £308 | — | £235 | £199 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6QS.
In the OL12 6QS 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 6QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Hunter's Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1AW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DW | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Haynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UW | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
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 6QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Faulkner
Spotland & Falinge - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 6QS records about 184 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around OL12 6QS in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL12 6QS, including Howard Street Nursery School (Good), Brownhill School (Requires improvement) and Spotland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 6QS is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 650 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 6QS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 205 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 6QS is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Faulkner (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.