Postcode insights

OL12 7TB

Woodhouse Lane

Norden

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Detailed insights for OL12 7TB

Overview

Postcode OL12 7TB is located in a major urban area, within the Norden ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Norden East & Bagslate Moor area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £54,429 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale, about 2.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Norden East & Bagslate Moor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Norden East & Bagslate Moor has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £54,429 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 7TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Norden East & Bagslate Moor near OL12 7TB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
588 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.36(-51%)
Burglary
16.83(+204%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-40%)
Public order
8.42(-17%)
Vehicle crime
7.65(+28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
91%
Pakistani
12
4%
African
8
2.67%
Other Asian
3
1%
Irish
2
0.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
47.49%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.44%
No qualifications
37
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.18%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
61.11%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.95%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Norden

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £384K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£367,500£305
Semi-Detached48£253,500£313
Terraced31£206,500£239
Flats4£164,500£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£83,000£141,500£165,000
2017£229,500£119,750£155,500£150,000
2018£264,000£125,000£154,000£146,500
2019£263,000£128,300£169,975£145,000
2020£282,000£126,000£185,000£131,000
2021£290,000£135,000£193,000£170,000
2022£338,000£125,000£227,750£172,500
2023£341,500£145,000£220,000£199,000
2024£350,000£150,000£235,000£186,000
2025£364,000£157,500£240,000£210,000
2026£390,000£170,000£265,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£133£197£159
2017£210£134£188£171
2018£213£182£198£178
2019£238£208£211£168
2020£246£154£231£157
2021£255£220£244£192
2022£274£203£293£204
2023£311£208£285£215
2024£298£221£302£205
2025£297£260£303£248
2026£321£282£323£224
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 7TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 7TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 2025The Old Dairy, Ellis Fold Farm, Woodhouse Lane, Rochdale, OL12 7TBTerracedFreehold£495,000
18 Mar 2025Brown Hill Farm, Woodhouse Lane, Rochdale, OL12 7TBDetachedFreehold£1,100,000
27 Aug 20259, Nordale Park, Rochdale, OL12 7RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
14 Feb 202527, Nordale Park, Rochdale, OL12 7RSDetachedFreehold£430,000
28 Feb 202555, Seven Acres Lane, Rochdale, OL12 7RWDetachedFreehold£339,000

Schools

In the OL12 7TB postcode area, located within Norden East & Bagslate Moor, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 7TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryNorden Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWhittaker Moss Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miNot applicableWillow View SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 7TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 7TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op Food645 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5XEWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Ellison

Norden - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Elsie Blundell

Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyHeywood and Middleton NorthE14001286
WardNordenE05014044
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norden East & Bagslate MoorE02001138
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 007AE01005570
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 7TB

Is OL12 7TB (Norden East & Bagslate Moor) safe?

The area around OL12 7TB records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL12 7TB?

The median sale price around OL12 7TB in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £280,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 7TB?

There are 3 schools close to OL12 7TB, including Norden Community Primary School (Good), Whittaker Moss Primary School (Good) and Willow View School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL12 7TB?

OL12 7TB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL12 7TB (Norden East & Bagslate Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL12 7TB is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Ellison (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.