Postcode OL12 8RT is located in a major urban area, within the Whitworth ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitworth area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitworth is £42,280 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Whitworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Whitworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from OL12 8RT.
Whitworth near OL12 8RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 2.5 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 8RT postcode area, located within Whitworth, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.