Postcode OL12 6XL is located in a major urban area, within the Healey ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Healey, Syke & Shawclough area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 6XL.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 6XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,065,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Healey
In the OL12 6XL postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 6XL
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.