Postcode OL12 7LB 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 very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Spotland Bridge is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Spotland Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Spotland Bridge has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 55.9% 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 of residents in Spotland Bridge is £35,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 7LB.
Spotland Bridge near OL12 7LB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Spotland & Falinge area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,250 up to £377,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £152,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spotland & Falinge
In the OL12 7LB postcode area, located within Spotland Bridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 7LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Brotherod Hall Road, Rochdale, OL12 7EA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.