Postcode OL12 9LB is located in a major urban area, within the Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough West & Wardle area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Littleborough West & Wardle is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Littleborough West & Wardle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Littleborough West & Wardle has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Littleborough West & Wardle is £45,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 9LB.
Littleborough West & Wardle near OL12 9LB 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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,231 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £370,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £142,420 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £244,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough
In the OL12 9LB postcode area, located within Littleborough West & Wardle, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wardle News | Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9LH | Walking directions to Wardle News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.