Postcode OL12 9LL 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 and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleborough West & Wardle is £52,094 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.1 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 per household in Littleborough West & Wardle is £52,094 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 9LL.
Littleborough West & Wardle near OL12 9LL 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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £227,350 (about £244 per square foot) in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £358,500 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £226,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 54 | £195,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 7 | £158,000 | £238 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £214,995 | £88,000 | £135,000 | £119,995 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £103,995 | £144,500 | £121,000 |
| 2018 | £257,475 | £110,000 | £155,000 | £126,000 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £100,000 | £155,000 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £277,500 | £134,500 | £164,500 | £129,500 |
| 2021 | £304,995 | £164,000 | £190,000 | £139,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £152,500 | £210,000 | £175,000 |
| 2023 | £339,995 | £91,000 | £210,000 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £92,500 | £222,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £357,000 | £156,331 | £237,500 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £314,750 | £158,000 | £222,000 | £197,475 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £109 | £148 | £137 |
| 2017 | £200 | £176 | £155 | £142 |
| 2018 | £200 | £166 | £171 | £149 |
| 2019 | £214 | £137 | £186 | £151 |
| 2020 | £239 | £187 | £192 | £157 |
| 2021 | £257 | £190 | £224 | £174 |
| 2022 | £282 | £202 | £240 | £194 |
| 2023 | £303 | £180 | £247 | £185 |
| 2024 | £284 | £183 | £241 | £205 |
| 2025 | £301 | £218 | £258 | £224 |
| 2026 | £289 | £218 | £286 | £228 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 6, Waterhouse Close, Rochdale, OL12 9LL | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 23, Elm Grove, Rochdale, OL12 9LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 437, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 441, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £184,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 425, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the OL12 9LL 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 9LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wardle News | Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9LH | Walking directions to Wardle News |
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.
Elected local representatives for OL12 9LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Philip Barrett
Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Waugh
Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL12 9LL records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL12 9LL in Littleborough West & Wardle is £227,350 (about £244 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to OL12 9LL, including St James' Church of England Primary School (Good), Wardle Academy (Good) and Great Howarth School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL12 9LL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,303 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 9LL is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Philip Barrett (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.