Postcode OL12 9HQ 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 and very high crime levels, with around 184.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.2 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, 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 9HQ.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL12 9HQ 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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £286,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £93,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £154,000 |
10 year median price trend in Smallbridge & Firgrove
In the OL12 9HQ postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
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.