Postcode OL12 9DW is located in a major urban area, within the Healey ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Healey, Syke & Shawclough area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.5 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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £199,975 in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,065,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Healey
In the OL12 9DW postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 | Isabella Street, Rochdale, OL12 0AN | 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 (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.