Postcode insights

OL12 7JA

Lowerfold Drive

Healey

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Detailed insights for OL12 7JA

Overview

Postcode OL12 7JA is located in a major urban area, within the Healey ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hooley Bridge & Norden West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 2.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from OL12 7JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hooley Bridge & Norden West near OL12 7JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
2,846.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.25(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.17(-60%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(-13%)
Public order
3.91(-61%)
Burglary
2.61(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
66.35%
Pakistani
56
17.95%
Bangladeshi
13
4.17%
Other White
11
3.53%
Other Asian
10
3.21%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
37.5%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.19%
No qualifications
35
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
48.28%
Owns with a mortgage
48
41.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Healey

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £260K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,065,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Healey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£295,000£292
Semi-Detached32£200,000£263
Terraced32£159,000£188
Flats6£121,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Healey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Healey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£64,000£123,000£105,000
2017£193,750£82,500£125,000£98,375
2018£215,000£85,000£139,000£90,000
2019£213,000£56,000£137,500£95,000
2020£250,000£90,000£143,500£105,000
2021£270,000£110,000£165,000£115,000
2022£270,000£112,500£187,500£125,000
2023£315,000£105,000£175,000£140,000
2024£290,000£129,000£195,000£149,950
2025£315,000£119,000£215,000£158,000
2026£303,750£128,000£185,000£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Healey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Healey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£124£159£119
2017£187£147£142£129
2018£192£129£165£118
2019£201£124£169£127
2020£202£158£185£138
2021£237£155£196£152
2022£244£186£227£164
2023£248£186£217£181
2024£260£175£251£200
2025£276£198£250£188
2026£283£229£221£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Healey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Healey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 7JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 7JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202520, Lowerfold Drive, Rochdale, OL12 7JADetachedFreehold£675,000
20 Nov 20257, Healey Hall Farm, Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 7HAFlatsLeasehold£199,950
28 Mar 20253, Lowerfold Close, Rochdale, OL12 7HYDetachedFreehold£500,000
12 Mar 202645, The Windrush, Rochdale, OL12 6DYDetachedFreehold£270,000
15 Aug 20254, The Windrush, Rochdale, OL12 6DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000

Schools

In the OL12 7JA postcode area, located within Hooley Bridge & Norden West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 7JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryShawclough Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryTonacliffe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miNot applicableHealey Learning CentreOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL12 7JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Stephens

Healey - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardHealeyE05014038
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hooley Bridge & Norden WestE02001137
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 006BE01005492
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 7JA

Is OL12 7JA (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) safe?

The area around OL12 7JA records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near OL12 7JA?

The median sale price around OL12 7JA in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 7JA?

There are 7 schools close to OL12 7JA, including Shawclough Community Primary School (Good), Tonacliffe Primary School (Outstanding) and Healey Learning Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL12 7JA?

OL12 7JA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL12 7JA (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 7JA is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stephens (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.