Postcode OL12 9EL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 8 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 46.3% 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 9EL.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL12 9EL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
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 9EL postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | NIsa | Braddocks Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QZ | Walking directions to NIsa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.