Postcode OL12 9AL is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough West & Wardle area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleborough West & Wardle is £52,094 per year. The median sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £170,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £209,000. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Littleborough West & Wardle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,949 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Littleborough West & Wardle has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Littleborough West & Wardle is £52,094 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from OL12 9AL.
Littleborough West & Wardle near OL12 9AL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £428,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £273,500 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £175,000 | £223 |
| Terraced | 47 | £155,000 | £171 |
| Flats | 4 | £105,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,000 | £44,250 | £103,000 | £74,250 |
| 2017 | £246,995 | £56,000 | £100,000 | £74,950 |
| 2018 | £257,498 | £59,000 | £107,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £55,000 | £121,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £224,000 | £72,250 | £115,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £72,475 | £138,000 | £102,000 |
| 2022 | £329,500 | £76,250 | £158,000 | £108,000 |
| 2023 | £316,250 | £83,000 | £166,500 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | £344,000 | £72,500 | £180,000 | £122,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £99,000 | £175,000 | £154,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £100,000 | £172,500 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | £74 | £138 | £87 |
| 2017 | £199 | £98 | £139 | £86 |
| 2018 | £208 | £84 | £138 | £86 |
| 2019 | £218 | £88 | £147 | £106 |
| 2020 | £189 | £107 | £156 | £103 |
| 2021 | £233 | £137 | £185 | £124 |
| 2022 | £250 | £114 | £202 | £139 |
| 2023 | £283 | £134 | £211 | £139 |
| 2024 | £260 | £102 | £236 | £148 |
| 2025 | £287 | £186 | £213 | £167 |
| 2026 | £275 | £171 | £231 | £182 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2025 | 26, Ash Close, Rochdale, OL12 9AN | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 5, Greengate Close, Rochdale, OL12 9PX | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 16, Ashbrook Crescent, Rochdale, OL12 9AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 137, The Thimbles, Rochdale, OL12 9RA | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 62, Ashbrook Hey Lane, Rochdale, OL12 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the OL12 9AL postcode area, located within Littleborough West & Wardle, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Meadows School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
Meadows School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Oct 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Wardle Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Dec 2017. | |
Wardle Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Dec 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Great Howarth School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
Great Howarth School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 May 2024
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 9AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | NIsa | Braddocks Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QZ | Walking directions to NIsa |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2SQ | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL12 9AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Khizer
Smallbridge & Firgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 9AL records about 65 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 violence and sexual offences, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL12 9AL in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OL12 9AL, including Meadows School (Good), Wardle Academy (Good) and Great Howarth School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL12 9AL is Smithy Bridge, about 1,158 m away.
OL12 9AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 9AL is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Khizer (Liberal Democrats).