Postcode OL12 9DW is located in a major urban area, within the Healey area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Healey, Syke & Shawclough area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year. The median sale price in Healey is £199,950 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £260,000. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,514 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 9DW.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 9DW 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £313,575 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £200,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 32 | £156,250 | £190 |
| Flats | 6 | £128,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £64,000 | £123,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £193,750 | £82,500 | £125,000 | £98,375 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £85,000 | £139,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £213,000 | £56,000 | £137,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £90,000 | £143,500 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £165,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £112,500 | £187,500 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £105,000 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £129,000 | £195,000 | £149,950 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £153,750 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £135,750 | £195,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £124 | £159 | £119 |
| 2017 | £187 | £147 | £142 | £129 |
| 2018 | £192 | £129 | £165 | £118 |
| 2019 | £201 | £124 | £169 | £127 |
| 2020 | £202 | £158 | £185 | £138 |
| 2021 | £237 | £155 | £196 | £152 |
| 2022 | £244 | £186 | £227 | £164 |
| 2023 | £248 | £186 | £217 | £181 |
| 2024 | £260 | £175 | £251 | £200 |
| 2025 | £276 | £193 | £254 | £185 |
| 2026 | £300 | £225 | £247 | £205 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 10, Buckley Terrace, Rochdale, OL12 9DW | Terraced | Freehold | £164,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Buckley View, Rochdale, OL12 9EA | Terraced | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 23, Buckley View, Rochdale, OL12 9EA | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | Eclipse Centre, Buckley Road, Rochdale, OL12 9BH | Other | Freehold | £9,600,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 63, Buckley View, Rochdale, OL12 9EB | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 |
In the OL12 9DW postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hamer Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 9DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Syke Shop | 4 Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
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 9DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Stephens
Healey - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 9DW records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, other crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around OL12 9DW in Healey is £199,950 (about £244 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to OL12 9DW, including Kentmere Primary Academy (Outstanding), Hamer Community Primary School (Good) and Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL12 9DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,514 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 9DW is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stephens (Reform UK).