Postcode OL12 8AL is located in an urban city, within the Whitworth ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitworth area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitworth is £42,280 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whitworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Whitworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitworth is £42,280 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 8AL.
Whitworth near OL12 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £190,998 in Whitworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £264,995 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £203,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitworth
In the OL12 8AL postcode area, located within Whitworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Market Street, Rossendale, OL12 8QP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Acre Street, Rossendale, OL12 8QT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Rossendale 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: 01/01/2026.