Postcode OL12 9BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Central Rochdale area 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 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 per year. The median sale price in Central Rochdale is £146,000 (around £179 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £163,500. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 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 1,084 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Wardleworth & Newbold Brow is £36,710 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 Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £179 per square foot) in Central Rochdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £199 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £153,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 41 | £141,000 | £163 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £124,000 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £37,500 | £84,000 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £89,975 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | — | £98,500 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | — | £120,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £78,750 | £128,000 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £92,000 | £139,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | — | £146,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £93,500 | £152,000 | £127,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | £151,000 | £135,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £123 | £86 |
| 2017 | £68 | £139 | £95 |
| 2018 | £897 | £134 | £79 |
| 2019 | — | £138 | £93 |
| 2020 | — | £160 | £102 |
| 2021 | £127 | £188 | £116 |
| 2022 | £155 | £208 | £130 |
| 2023 | — | £195 | £135 |
| 2024 | £164 | £222 | £152 |
| 2025 | £126 | £241 | £162 |
| 2026 | — | £229 | £146 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 9, Harvey Street, Rochdale, OL12 9BX | Terraced | Leasehold | £128,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 38, Davyhulme Street, Rochdale, OL12 9BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 79, Park Road, Rochdale, OL12 9BP | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 99, Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL12 9BA | Other | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 25, Red Lane, Rochdale, OL12 9DB | Terraced | Leasehold | £117,000 |
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 0.5 mi of OL12 9BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Syke Shop | 4 Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
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 9BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Waqar Khan
Central Rochdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 9BZ records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL12 9BZ in Central Rochdale is £146,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to OL12 9BZ, including Heybrook Primary School (Good), All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good) and Hamer Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 9BZ is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,277 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 9BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,084 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 9BZ is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Waqar Khan (Workers Party of Britain).