Postcode OL12 9ST 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 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 3.2% 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 9ST.
Littleborough West & Wardle near OL12 9ST 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
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 9ST postcode area, located within Littleborough West & Wardle, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Belvoir Meadows, Rochdale, OL16 2SJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | NIsa | Braddocks Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QZ | Walking directions to NIsa |
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.