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. The average income per household in Spotland Bridge is £41,239 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 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 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.