Postcode insights

OL12 8PN

Princess Street

Whitworth

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Detailed insights for OL12 8PN

Overview

Postcode OL12 8PN 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 average crime levels, with around 62.8 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 Whitworth is £42,280 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
46.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Whitworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Whitworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.3%

Approximately 46.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Whitworth is £42,280 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from OL12 8PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitworth near OL12 8PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
186
Population density
3,084.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.82(+94%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.17(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.91(-1%)
Shoplifting
7.29(+26%)
Public order
4.45(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
97.85%
Other White
3
1.61%
Other Asian
1
0.54%
Total population: 186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
28.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
20.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.02%
Level 3 (A level)
21
12.43%
Apprenticeship
20
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
37.4%
Owns outright
27
21.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.63%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.01%
Social rents from council
11
8.94%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Whitworth

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £215K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Whitworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£280,000£314
Semi-Detached34£199,995£273
Terraced47£150,000£169
Flats7£97,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,995£139,995£74,250
2017£190,000£94,500£120,000£95,000
2018£230,000£69,000£125,000£102,000
2019£243,750£65,000£128,000£105,000
2020£263,000£69,000£161,500£105,000
2021£281,500£140,000£165,000£130,000
2022£276,000£83,000£175,000£125,000
2023£270,000£82,500£199,998£135,500
2024£276,250£109,000£192,995£142,000
2025£267,998£98,500£207,500£152,500
2026£300,000£60,000£180,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£147£89
2017£162£81£142£101
2018£171£108£135£115
2019£185£117£156£104
2020£185£144£161£124
2021£212£136£186£133
2022£251£135£218£157
2023£267£212£230£163
2024£255£147£261£159
2025£289£108£249£170
2026£306£192£262£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 8PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 8PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20259, Victoria Street, Rochdale, OL12 8PLTerracedLeasehold£140,000
14 Feb 20254, Victoria Street, Rochdale, OL12 8PLTerracedLeasehold£130,000
06 May 202523, Albert Street, Rochdale, OL12 8PJTerracedLeasehold£140,000
19 Feb 20252, Albert Street, Rochdale, OL12 8PJTerracedLeasehold£156,000
19 Sept 2025242, Market Street, Rochdale, OL12 8PWTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the OL12 8PN postcode area, located within Whitworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 8PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWhitworth Community High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTonacliffe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 8PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 8PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressMarket Street, Rossendale, OL12 8QSWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,424
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

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 8PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mackenzie Lee Ritson

Whitworth - Elected 26 Jun 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy MacNae

Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRossendaleE07000125
Parliamentary ConstituencyRossendale and DarwenE14001450
WardWhitworthE05015826
ParishWhitworthE04005291
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhitworthE02005286
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 009DE01025376
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 8PN

Is OL12 8PN (Whitworth) safe?

The area around OL12 8PN 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OL12 8PN?

The median sale price around OL12 8PN in Whitworth is £175,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 8PN?

There are 4 schools close to OL12 8PN, including St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Good), Whitworth Community High School (Good) and Tonacliffe Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL12 8PN?

OL12 8PN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL12 8PN (Whitworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering OL12 8PN is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mackenzie Lee Ritson (Reform UK).

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.