Postcode OL12 9HE is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hurstead & Smallbridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year. The median sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £167,000 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,875 and £208,500. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 543 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.9% 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 per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 9HE.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL12 9HE 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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £428,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £273,500 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £175,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 38 | £150,000 | £167 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176,000 | £44,250 | £103,000 | £74,250 |
| 2017 | £246,995 | £56,000 | £100,000 | £74,950 |
| 2018 | £257,498 | £59,000 | £107,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £55,000 | £121,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £224,000 | £72,250 | £115,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £72,475 | £138,000 | £102,000 |
| 2022 | £329,500 | £76,250 | £158,000 | £108,000 |
| 2023 | £316,250 | £83,000 | £166,500 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | £344,000 | £72,500 | £180,000 | £122,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £99,000 | £175,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £98,000 | £172,500 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | £74 | £138 | £87 |
| 2017 | £199 | £98 | £139 | £86 |
| 2018 | £208 | £84 | £138 | £86 |
| 2019 | £218 | £88 | £147 | £106 |
| 2020 | £189 | £107 | £156 | £103 |
| 2021 | £233 | £137 | £185 | £124 |
| 2022 | £250 | £114 | £202 | £139 |
| 2023 | £283 | £134 | £211 | £139 |
| 2024 | £260 | £102 | £236 | £148 |
| 2025 | £287 | £186 | £212 | £167 |
| 2026 | £275 | £160 | £220 | £172 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 | 83, Great Howarth, Rochdale, OL12 9HE | Terraced | Freehold | £55,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 89, Great Howarth, Rochdale, OL12 9HE | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 65, Great Howarth, Rochdale, OL12 9HE | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 12, Regal Fold, Rochdale, OL12 9DD | Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 28, Kingfisher Court, Great Howarth, Rochdale, OL12 9HD | Flats | Leasehold | £96,000 |
In the OL12 9HE postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 9HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Khizer
Smallbridge & Firgrove - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 9HE records about 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around OL12 9HE in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £167,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to OL12 9HE, including Great Howarth School (Good), Meadows School (Good) and Kentmere Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL12 9HE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 543 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 9HE is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Khizer (Liberal Democrats).