The postcode OL12 0AL is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in July 2012 and is an active postcode. OL12 0AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL12 0AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of OL12 0AL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to OL12 0AL is Newlands Avenue which is centered 82 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Newlands Avenue and is 89 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.84 km away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 2.63 km away.
The closest primary school to OL12 0AL (for ages 11 and under) is Healey Foundation Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 13, 2019.
The local pub for residents of OL12 0AL is The Donkey and is 589 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 31, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Delicious House and is 469 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on April 8, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL12 0AL is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to OL12 0AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL12 0AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL12 0AL
| Introduction | July 2012 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from OL12 0AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 425 m |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 721 m |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 824 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 824 m |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 870 m | |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 875 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 982 m |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 1.24 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.26 km | |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 1.75 km |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.91 km |
| Wardle Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Belfield Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.04 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL12 0AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Street Post Office | Exempt May 8, 2021 | 384 m | |
| Fieldhouse Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 408 m | |
| Healey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 425 m | |
| Healey Foundation Primary Out of School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 425 m | |
| Delicious House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 8, 2021 | 469 m | |
| Syke Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2020 | 469 m | |
| Sals pizza and dessert bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 15, 2021 | 476 m | |
| Shop Locally | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 15, 2021 | 476 m | |
| Top Wok | Awaiting Inspection | 476 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt January 16, 2019 | 531 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2018 | 549 m | |
| Bright & Breezy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 26, 2021 | 572 m | |
| Captain Jacks @ Thunk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 572 m | |
| Little Stars Preschool | Awaiting Inspection | 572 m | |
| The Donkey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2019 | 589 m | |
| All Saints C of E School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 721 m | |
| HM Prison Buckley Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 31, 2021 | 723 m | |
| Partners of prisoners & Families Support Group | Exempt October 15, 2021 | 723 m | |
| The Albion Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 742 m | |
| Albaraca | Exempt March 29, 2021 | 798 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL12 0AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Newlands Avenue | 89 m | |
| Newlands Avenue | 90 m | |
| Norton Road | 120 m | |
| Norton Road | 149 m | |
| Gale Street | 171 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 1.64 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.85 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.88 km | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.84 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.85 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.85 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.63 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.74 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 2.75 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.75 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.78 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 31.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL12 0AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Hey Wood | 778 m | |
| Buckley Wood | 806 m | |
| Lousy Hillock | 924 m | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 955 m |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 1.16 km | |
| Rydings Dam | 1.25 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 1.4 km | |
| White Hill | 1.41 km | |
| Foot Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Rushy Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Mean Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Gandy Brow Wood | 1.7 km | |
| King Hill | 1.79 km | |
| Healey Hall Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Healey Dell | Valley | 1.86 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL12 0AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.63395200 |
| Longitude | -2.15489600 |
| OS Easting | 389855 |
| OS Northing | 0415281 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Healey |
| Local Authority District | Rochdale |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Manchester Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000005 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005281 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 005B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |