Postcode insights

OL12 8TB

Bar Terrace

Whitworth

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Detailed insights for OL12 8TB

Overview

Postcode OL12 8TB 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 2.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Whitworth has an average 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.

Crime level

3/10

Whitworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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 154 ft away from OL12 8TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitworth near OL12 8TB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
2,099.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.88(-6%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.38(-75%)
Vehicle crime
5(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-44%)
Public order
4.38(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
96.94%
Other White
4
1.36%
Bangladeshi
2
0.68%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.7%
No qualifications
49
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
36.36%
Owns outright
45
34.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.97%
Other social rented
5
3.79%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 8TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 8TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20255, Bar Terrace, Rochdale, OL12 8TBTerracedFreehold£142,000
14 Feb 20251, Bar Terrace, Rochdale, OL12 8TBTerracedFreehold£110,000
12 Jun 202518, Coppice Drive, Rochdale, OL12 8QADetachedFreehold£640,000
07 Mar 202549, Lobden Crescent, Rochdale, OL12 8PUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£207,500
19 Sept 2025211, Market Street, Rochdale, OL12 8TFTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTonacliffe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryWhitworth Community High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 8TB, 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 009CE01025375
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 8TB

Is OL12 8TB (Whitworth) safe?

The area around OL12 8TB records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8TB?

The median sale price around OL12 8TB 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 8TB?

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

How deprived is the area around OL12 8TB?

OL12 8TB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,792 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering OL12 8TB 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.