Postcode OL12 9QU 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 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 855 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from OL12 9QU.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL12 9QU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £281,750 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £172,500 | £211 |
| Terraced | 38 | £152,500 | £168 |
| Flats | 4 | £98,000 | £171 |
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 | £230,000 | £98,000 | £170,000 | £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 | £251 | £160 | £211 | £166 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9QU.
In the OL12 9QU postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | NIsa | Braddocks Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QZ | Walking directions to NIsa |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Belvoir Meadows, Rochdale, OL16 2SJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
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 9QU, 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 9QU records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9QU in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £163,180 (about £191 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OL12 9QU, including St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good), Wardle Academy (Good) and Meadows School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 9QU is Smithy Bridge, about 987 m away.
OL12 9QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 855 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 9QU 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).
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.