Postcode insights

OL12 9TB

Syke Road

Healey

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Detailed insights for OL12 9TB

Overview

Postcode OL12 9TB is located in a major urban area, within the Healey ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Healey, Syke & Shawclough area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Healey, Syke & Shawclough has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £43,451 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL12 9TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Healey, Syke & Shawclough near OL12 9TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL12 9TB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
930.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.44(-32%)
Vehicle crime
22.05(+268%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.52(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.26(+70%)
Burglary
11.31(+104%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
82.72%
Pakistani
17
6.25%
Bangladeshi
8
2.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.21%
Caribbean
5
1.84%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
53
25%
No qualifications
46
21.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
19.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
33.64%
Owns with a mortgage
35
31.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
28.18%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.73%
Social rents from council
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Healey

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £260K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Healey area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,065,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Healey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£295,000£292
Semi-Detached32£200,000£263
Terraced32£159,000£188
Flats6£121,500£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Healey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Healey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£64,000£123,000£105,000
2017£193,750£82,500£125,000£98,375
2018£215,000£85,000£139,000£90,000
2019£213,000£56,000£137,500£95,000
2020£250,000£90,000£143,500£105,000
2021£270,000£110,000£165,000£115,000
2022£270,000£112,500£187,500£125,000
2023£315,000£105,000£175,000£140,000
2024£290,000£129,000£195,000£149,950
2025£315,000£119,000£215,000£158,000
2026£303,750£128,000£185,000£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Healey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Healey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£124£159£119
2017£187£147£142£129
2018£192£129£165£118
2019£201£124£169£127
2020£202£158£185£138
2021£237£155£196£152
2022£244£186£227£164
2023£248£186£217£181
2024£260£175£251£200
2025£276£198£250£188
2026£283£229£221£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Healey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Healey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20269, Syke Road, Rochdale, OL12 9TBTerracedLeasehold£170,000
12 Feb 202617, Syke Road, Rochdale, OL12 9TBTerracedLeasehold£127,000
24 Sept 202537, Syke Road, Rochdale, OL12 9TBTerracedLeasehold£175,000
25 Feb 202515, Maureen Street, Rochdale, OL12 0ERTerracedFreehold£147,000
11 Nov 202516, Blanche Street, Rochdale, OL12 0EJTerracedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the OL12 9TB postcode area, located within Healey, Syke & Shawclough, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL12 9TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRochdale Islamic AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 9TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL12 9TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSyke ShopIsabella Street, Rochdale, OL12 0ANWalking directions to Syke Shop
0.4 miTesco ExpressWhitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ERWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL12 9TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Stephens

Healey - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
WardHealeyE05014038
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Healey, Syke & ShawcloughE02001136
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 005FE01005495
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL12 9TB

Is OL12 9TB (Healey, Syke & Shawclough) safe?

The area around OL12 9TB records about 92 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near OL12 9TB?

The median sale price around OL12 9TB in Healey, Syke & Shawclough is £200,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL12 9TB?

There are 20 schools close to OL12 9TB, including All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good), St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Rochdale Islamic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL12 9TB?

The closest station to OL12 9TB is Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,459 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around OL12 9TB?

OL12 9TB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL12 9TB (Healey, Syke & Shawclough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL12 9TB is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stephens (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.