Postcode OL12 9LY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Littleborough West & Wardle is £52,094 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Littleborough West & Wardle has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Littleborough West & Wardle has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 9LY.
Littleborough West & Wardle near OL12 9LY 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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £370,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £142,420 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough
In the OL12 9LY postcode area, located within Littleborough West & Wardle, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.