Postcode insights

OL12 6RF

Spotland & Falinge

Rochdale

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Detailed insights for OL12 6RF

Overview

Postcode OL12 6RF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
63%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63%

Approximately 63.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from OL12 6RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 6RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL12 6RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Rochdale

N/A

Walking directions to Rochdale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL12 6RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFalinge ParkLargeWalking directions to Falinge Park
0.4 miBroadfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Broadfield Park
0.2 miMemorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
7,600 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.67(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.69(+99%)
Public order
33.67(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
33(+267%)
Vehicle crime
16.84(+181%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
39.21%
Pakistani
46
20.26%
Other White
24
10.57%
African
18
7.93%
Other Asian
11
4.85%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
36.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.86%
Level 3 (A level)
17
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
40.74%
Other social rented
24
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
21.3%
Owns outright
8
7.41%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.7%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Spotland & Falinge

Median price£167,975
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £206K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spotland & Falinge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£375,000£286
Semi-Detached27£200,000£207
Terraced51£152,000£190
Flats2£115,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spotland & Falinge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spotland & Falinge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spotland & Falinge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 20257, Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6PETerracedLeasehold£60,000
28 Apr 202510, Ashworth Street, Rochdale, OL12 6TQTerracedLeasehold£152,000
02 Apr 202634, Emma Street, Rochdale, OL12 6QWTerracedLeasehold£190,000
16 May 202567, Redcross Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NZTerracedLeasehold£135,000
04 Feb 202561, Redcross Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NZTerracedLeasehold£147,000

Schools

In the OL12 6RF postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 6RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryHoward Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBrownhill SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.3 mi16 plusRochdale Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 6RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 6RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlSpotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TSWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIcelandHunter's Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1AWWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miFarmfoods93-95 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1DWWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAsdaDane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XTWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseHaynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UWWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL12 6RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carl Faulkner

Spotland & Falinge - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardSpotland & FalingeE05014049
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Rochdale & Mandale ParkE02001141
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 010DE01005483
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 6RF

Is OL12 6RF (Central Rochdale & Mandale Park) safe?

The area around OL12 6RF 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.

What is the average house price near OL12 6RF?

The median sale price around OL12 6RF in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 6RF?

There are 19 schools close to OL12 6RF, including Howard Street Nursery School (Good), Brownhill School (Requires improvement) and Rochdale Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL12 6RF?

The closest station to OL12 6RF is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 534 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL12 6RF?

OL12 6RF 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).

Who represents OL12 6RF (Central Rochdale & Mandale Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 6RF 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).

Data Sources

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.