Postcode OL12 8PP 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 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitworth is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 3.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Whitworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Whitworth is £38,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from OL12 8PP.
Whitworth near OL12 8PP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Whitworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £267,498 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £202,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitworth
In the OL12 8PP 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 8PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Market Street, Rossendale, OL12 8QP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Acre Street, Rossendale, OL12 8QT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.