Postcode OL12 6RU is located in a major urban area, within the Healey 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 Healey is £199,950 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £260,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 16.2% 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 6RU.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 6RU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £313,575 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £200,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 32 | £156,250 | £190 |
| Flats | 6 | £128,000 | £202 |
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 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £153,750 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £135,750 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
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 | £193 | £254 | £185 |
| 2026 | £300 | £225 | £247 | £205 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | Apartment 12, Falinge Manor Mews, Falinge Road, Rochdale, OL12 6RU | Flats | Leasehold | £143,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Apartment 16, Falinge Manor Mews, Falinge Road, Rochdale, OL12 6RU | Flats | Leasehold | £132,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | The Heights, Bentmeadows, Rochdale, OL12 6LF | Detached | Freehold | £1,065,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 127, Falinge Road, Rochdale, OL12 6LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 6, Bentmeadows, Rochdale, OL12 6HZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the OL12 6RU postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Falinge Park High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Spotland Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Howard Street Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 6RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ER | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6RU, 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 6RU 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 6RU in Healey is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL12 6RU, including Falinge Park High School (Good), Spotland Primary Academy (Inadequate) and Howard Street Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL12 6RU is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,199 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 6RU 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 Rochdale covering OL12 6RU 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).