Postcode OL12 8HE 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 high crime levels, with around 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitworth is £42,280 per year. The nearest station is Walsden located about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Whitworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Whitworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from OL12 8HE.
Whitworth near OL12 8HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsden located about 2.6 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
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.