Postcode OL12 7AU is located in a major urban area, within the Spotland & Falinge ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Spotland Bridge area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Denehurst Park.
Spotland Bridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Spotland Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 7AU.
Spotland Bridge near OL12 7AU 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Denehurst Park | Large | Walking directions to Denehurst Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,250 up to £414,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £107,800 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £194,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £148,750 |
10 year median price trend in Spotland & Falinge
In the OL12 7AU postcode area, located within Spotland Bridge, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 7AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Brotherod Hall Road, Rochdale, OL12 7EA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7PD | 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.