Postcode OL12 9UL is located in a major urban area, within the Smallbridge & Firgrove area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough West & Wardle area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleborough West & Wardle is £52,094 per year. The median sale price in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £167,000 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,875 and £208,500. The nearest station is Smithy Bridge, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Littleborough West & Wardle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,949 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Littleborough West & Wardle has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% 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 9UL.
Littleborough West & Wardle near OL12 9UL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £192 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 | 15 | £175,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 38 | £150,000 | £167 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 | £160 |
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 | £290,000 | £98,000 | £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 | £212 | £167 |
| 2026 | £275 | £160 | £220 | £172 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL12 9UL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 62, Ashbrook Hey Lane, Rochdale, OL12 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 137, The Thimbles, Rochdale, OL12 9RA | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 6, Walk Mill Close, Rochdale, OL12 9TP | Terraced | Leasehold | £73,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 26, Ash Close, Rochdale, OL12 9AN | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 47, Thimble Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £195,500 |
In the OL12 9UL postcode area, located within Littleborough West & Wardle, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL12 9UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2RP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | NIsa | Braddocks Close, Rochdale, OL12 9QZ | Walking directions to NIsa |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | Rochdale, OL12 9AF | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2SQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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 9UL, 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 9UL records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL12 9UL in Smallbridge & Firgrove is £167,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to OL12 9UL, including Wardle Academy (Good), Meadows School (Good) and Great Howarth School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to OL12 9UL is Smithy Bridge, about 1,238 m away.
OL12 9UL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,949 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 9UL 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).