Postcode OL12 9EA is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hurstead & Smallbridge area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £32,100 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 473 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 33.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £32,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 9EA.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL12 9EA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Smallbridge & Firgrove
In the OL12 9EA postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.