Postcode OL12 6XU 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 95.0 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Falinge Park.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 6XU.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 6XU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
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 6XU postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 6XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.