Postcode OL12 9BZ 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 very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £31,800 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 853 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 27.3% 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 of residents in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £31,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from OL12 9BZ.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow near OL12 9BZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £111,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £128,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central Rochdale
In the OL12 9BZ postcode area, located within Wardleworth & Newbold Brow, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Syke Shop | Isabella Street, Rochdale, OL12 0AN | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.