Postcode OL12 9SG is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hurstead & Smallbridge area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hurstead & Smallbridge is £36,535 per year. The median sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £170,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £209,000. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,256 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Hurstead & Smallbridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from OL12 9SG.
Hurstead & Smallbridge near OL12 9SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Smallbridge & Firgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £428,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £273,500 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £175,000 | £223 |
| Terraced | 47 | £155,000 | £171 |
| Flats | 4 | £105,000 | £165 |
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 | £154,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £100,000 | £172,500 | £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 | £213 | £167 |
| 2026 | £275 | £171 | £231 | £182 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9SG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 14, Shaw Street, Rochdale, OL12 9SN | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 1, Shaw Street, Rochdale, OL12 9SN | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 10, Lobley Close, Rochdale, OL12 9SQ | Detached | Freehold | £137,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 20, Warwick Street, Rochdale, OL12 9SW | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 24, Warwick Street, Rochdale, OL12 9SW | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the OL12 9SG postcode area, located within Hurstead & Smallbridge, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Springside | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Hamer Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 9SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Syke Shop | 4 Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG | Walking directions to Syke Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 21 Stevenson Square, Rochdale, OL12 9SA | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL12 9SG, 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 9SG records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9SG in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to OL12 9SG, including Springside (Outstanding), Hamer Community Primary School (Good) and Alice Ingham Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to OL12 9SG is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,574 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
OL12 9SG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,256 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 9SG 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).