Postcode OL12 9BL 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 level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and no 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 1,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a high crime rate.
Approximately 8.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from OL12 9BL.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL12 9BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ball Street Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ball Street Gardens |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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 | 10 | £152,500 |
| Terraced | 38 | £136,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central Rochdale
In the OL12 9BL postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Syke Shop | Isabella Street, Rochdale, OL12 0AN | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Haynes Street, 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.
Elected local representatives for OL12 9BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Waqar Khan
Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.