Postcode OL12 6UH 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 183.8 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 median sale price in Spotland & Falinge is £171,000 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £149,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 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 1,187 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% 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 81.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from OL12 6UH.
Central Rochdale & Mandale Park near OL12 6UH 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) |
| 0.6 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Broadfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadfield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Gardens |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £201 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 | 46 | £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 | — | £232,500 | £171,500 |
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 6UH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 15, Mount Street, Rochdale, OL12 6TE | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 17, Mount Street, Rochdale, OL12 6TE | Other | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 17, Mount Street, Rochdale, OL12 6TE | Other | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 18, Clement Royds Street, Rochdale, OL12 6SG | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 17, Clement Royds Street, Rochdale, OL12 6SG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £152,500 |
In the OL12 6UH postcode area, located within Central Rochdale & Mandale Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 6UH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Dane Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 31 Market Place, Rochdale, OL16 1EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6TS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Mellor Street, Rochdale, OL12 6XD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 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 6UH, 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 6UH 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 6UH in Spotland & Falinge is £171,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL12 6UH, including Rochdale Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Spotland Primary School (Good) and Broadfield Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 6UH is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 638 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 6UH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,187 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 6UH 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).