The postcode OL12 0SW is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL12 0SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL12 0SW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 0SW as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.
The closest road name to OL12 0SW is Healey Lane which is centered 44 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Thrum Hall Lane and is 43 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.09 km away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 2.87 km away.
The closest primary school to OL12 0SW (for ages 11 and under) is Shawclough Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 6, 2017.
The local pub for residents of OL12 0SW is The Albion Bistro and is 0 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 455 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 14.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 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 0SW 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 0SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL12 0SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL12 0SW
| 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 0SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 250 m |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 320 m |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.36 km | |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.47 km |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 1.56 km |
| Tonacliffe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 17, 2013) | 1.7 km |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Great Howarth School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.79 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.86 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.96 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 1.96 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 2 km | |
| Meadows School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 2.1 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 2.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL12 0SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Shawclough County Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 250 m | |
| The Oxford Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 23, 2021 | 273 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt January 16, 2019 | 306 m | |
| Healey County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 320 m | |
| Healey Foundation Primary Out of School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 320 m | |
| Sals pizza and dessert bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 15, 2021 | 455 m | |
| Shop Locally | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 15, 2021 | 455 m | |
| Top Wok | Awaiting Inspection | 455 m | |
| Gale Street Post Office | Exempt May 8, 2021 | 529 m | |
| Revive Me Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 620 m | |
| The Healey Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 17, 2022 | 648 m | |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 31, 2020 | 670 m | |
| Nisa Shawclough Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2020 | 670 m | |
| Shawclough Chippy Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 670 m | |
| Shawclough News | Exempt July 30, 2018 | 670 m | |
| Fieldhouse Care Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2021 | 764 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2018 | 770 m | |
| The Talbot Head | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 773 m | |
| Balti Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2021 | 788 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL12 0SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Thrum Hall Lane | 43 m | |
| Thrum Hall Lane | 72 m | |
| Thrum Hall Lane | 137 m | |
| Thrum Hall Lane | 145 m | |
| Crowshaw Drive | 193 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 1.9 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 2.09 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 2.1 km | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.09 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.1 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.1 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 2.87 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.48 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.49 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.69 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.72 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 31.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL12 0SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Hey Wood | 618 m | |
| White Hill | 858 m | |
| Gandy Brow Wood | 976 m | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 992 m |
| Hollows Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 1.03 km | |
| Healey Hall Wood | 1.09 km | |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 1.14 km | |
| Foot Wood | 1.15 km | |
| Healey Dell | Valley | 1.15 km |
| Brotherod Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Dunishbooth Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Rushy Hill | 1.31 km | |
| Mean Wood | 1.34 km | |
| King Hill | 1.46 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL12 0SW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.6 Mbps | 77.6 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.6 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22 | 4.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 85 | 16.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL12 0SW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.63509600 |
| Longitude | -2.16595500 |
| OS Easting | 389124 |
| OS Northing | 0415410 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: White professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Rochdale BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33005279 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A1 |