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OL12

ROCHDALE

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL12 encompasses ROCHDALE and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £210,194
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£210,194

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

27% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

32 schools

Broadband Speed

273 Mbps

Property Prices in OL12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL12 is £210,194, which is 45% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL12 cost 26.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL12 have risen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £323,365 387
Semi-detached £201,155 513
Terraced £144,269 724
Flat £104,712 106
All types £210,194 1813

5-Year Price History

£201K £205K £209K £213K £217K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OL12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL12 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OL12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL12 has 32 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Howard Street Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Shawclough Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Greenbank Primary School Primary Good mi
Heybrook Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

235,561

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL12 are 273.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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273.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL12 is collected by Rochdale. The Band D rate is £2,219/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OL12 — ROCHDALE

Area Summary

OL12 (ROCHDALE) offers affordable property prices (£210,194, 27% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 32 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (273 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OL12 ROCHDALE

What is the average house price in OL12 ROCHDALE?
The average house price in OL12 (ROCHDALE) is £210,194, based on 1813 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 27% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is OL12 ROCHDALE a safe area to live?
Crime in OL12 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OL12 ROCHDALE?
The population of OL12 (ROCHDALE) is approximately 235,561 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OL12?
The average broadband download speed in OL12 is 273 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OL12 ROCHDALE?
There are 32 schools in or near OL12. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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