Postcode OL12 9BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Wardleworth & Newbold Brow area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ball Street Gardens.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from OL12 9BJ.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL12 9BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street Gardens |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £111,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £154,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £127,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central Rochdale
In the OL12 9BJ postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Syke Shop | Isabella Street, Rochdale, OL12 0AN | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0UW | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale 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: 16/01/2026.