The postcode OL12 0SQ is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL12 0SQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL12 0SQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 0SQ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to OL12 0SQ is Carlisle Street which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gale Street and is 97 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.67 km away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 2.45 km away.
The closest primary school to OL12 0SQ (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 0SQ is The Albion Bistro and is 529 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sals pizza and dessert bar and is 104 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 15, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 77.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 94.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 94.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL12 0SQ 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 0SQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL12 0SQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL12 0SQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 0SQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 268 m |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 564 m |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 673 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 673 m |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 776 m |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 837 m | |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 848 m |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 923 m |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 937 m |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 1.47 km |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.53 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.53 km | |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.71 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.85 km |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL12 0SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Street Post Office | Exempt May 8, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Sals pizza and dessert bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 15, 2021 | 104 m | |
| Shop Locally | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 15, 2021 | 104 m | |
| Top Wok | Awaiting Inspection | 104 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt January 16, 2019 | 228 m | |
| Fieldhouse Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 236 m | |
| Healey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 268 m | |
| Healey Foundation Primary Out of School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 268 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2018 | 282 m | |
| Albaraca | Exempt March 29, 2021 | 489 m | |
| Bright & Breezy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 26, 2021 | 491 m | |
| Captain Jacks @ Thunk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 491 m | |
| Little Stars Preschool | Awaiting Inspection | 491 m | |
| The Albion Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 529 m | |
| Delicious House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 8, 2021 | 552 m | |
| Syke Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2020 | 552 m | |
| Shawclough County Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 564 m | |
| Riflemans Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2022 | 628 m | |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2020 | 653 m | |
| Nisa Shawclough Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2020 | 653 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL12 0SQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Gale Street | 97 m | |
| Gale Street | 109 m | |
| Whitworth Road | 200 m | |
| Whitworth Road | 209 m | |
| Turners Place | 224 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 1.46 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.67 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.68 km | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.67 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.67 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.67 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.45 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.06 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.08 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.47 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.5 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL12 0SQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hey Wood | 871 m | |
| Hollows Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Foot Wood | 1.08 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 1.16 km | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 1.16 km |
| Buckley Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Mean Wood | 1.31 km | |
| White Hill | 1.35 km | |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 1.35 km | |
| Gandy Brow Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Brotherod Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Healey Hall Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Rydings Dam | 1.62 km | |
| Healey Dell | Valley | 1.67 km |
| Rushy Hill | 1.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL12 0SQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 71.2 Mbps | 77.6 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19 Mbps | 13.3 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 94.3% | 95.7 | 16.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 94.3% | 94.3% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL12 0SQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.63210100 |
| Longitude | -2.15977200 |
| OS Easting | 389532 |
| OS Northing | 0415074 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005280 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |