Postcode OL12 9RX 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 1.0 miles away. There are 9 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 33.6% 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 310 ft away from OL12 9RX.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL12 9RX 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
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 9RX postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
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.