Postcode OL12 7BU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Falinge Park.
Spotland Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Spotland Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from OL12 7BU.
Spotland Bridge near OL12 7BU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Falinge Park | Large | Walking directions to Falinge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Denehurst Park | Large | Walking directions to Denehurst Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £414,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £375,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £200,000 | £207 |
| Terraced | 51 | £152,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,000 | £211 |
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 | £353,750 | £107,800 | £189,500 | £149,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | — | £235,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £282 | £212 | £209 | £182 |
| 2026 | £308 | — | £235 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 7BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 12, Thrush Street, Rochdale, OL12 7BX | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 12, Belgrave Street, Rochdale, OL12 7BY | Terraced | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 17, Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, OL12 7AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 74, Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, OL12 7BS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £206,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 15, Preston Street, Rochdale, OL12 7BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the OL12 7BU postcode area, located within Spotland Bridge, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Brotherod Hall Road, Rochdale, OL12 7EA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL12 7BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Faulkner
Spotland & Falinge - Elected 7 May 2026
Elsie Blundell
Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 7BU records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL12 7BU in Spotland Bridge is £167,975 (about £197 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to OL12 7BU, including Spotland Primary School (Good), Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School (Good) and Falinge Park High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 7BU is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,409 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 7BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL12 7BU is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Faulkner (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.