The postcode OL12 6BW is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL12 6BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL12 6BW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.5 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 6BW as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.
The closest road name to OL12 6BW is Fern Hill Lane which is centered 117 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Rooley Moor Road and is 214 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.19 km away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 3.8 km away.
The closest primary school to OL12 6BW (for ages 11 and under) is Norden Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 12, 2017.
The local pub for residents of OL12 6BW is Black dog and is 410 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 12, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Yungs and is 1.31 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 25, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 39 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for OL12 6BW 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 6BW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL12 6BW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL12 6BW
| 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 6BW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Caldershaw Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2011) | 1.32 km |
| St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.52 km |
| Whittaker Moss Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 16, 2008) | 1.52 km |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Tonacliffe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 17, 2013) | 1.81 km |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.93 km | |
| Redwood | Special school | 11-19 | Good (December 8, 2016) | 1.95 km |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.95 km |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 2.15 km |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 2.18 km |
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 2.41 km |
| Bamford Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.44 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2019) | 2.56 km |
| Whitworth Community High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 2.7 km |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 2.71 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 2.71 km |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 2.83 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 2.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL12 6BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhill B & B | Exempt February 15, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Meadows Care Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2020 | 378 m | |
| Black dog | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 410 m | |
| Stay & Play Out of School Club | Exempt January 12, 2022 | 558 m | |
| Aunt Marys Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 734 m | |
| Healey Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 734 m | |
| Beechwood Lodge Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 1.13 km | |
| Norden Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2021 | 1.13 km | |
| Healey Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2018 | 1.23 km | |
| Small World Nurseries Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 1.23 km | |
| Mezbaan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2021 | 1.26 km | |
| Healey Off Licence | Exempt August 18, 2016 | 1.26 km | |
| Munchies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2021 | 1.26 km | |
| The Cooperative | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2020 | 1.26 km | |
| Norden Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 13, 2019 | 1.29 km | |
| Star Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2020 | 1.31 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2018 | 1.31 km | |
| Yungs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 25, 2022 | 1.31 km | |
| Balti Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 11, 2021 | 1.31 km | |
| St Vincents Out of School VOOSH Club | Exempt April 30, 2019 | 1.32 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL12 6BW - Data from Apr 2022
| Rooley Moor Road | 214 m | |
| Harper Road Farm | 225 m | |
| Fairview | 252 m | |
| Fairview | 262 m | |
| Elm Park Way | 324 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 3.08 km | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 3.14 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 3.23 km | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.19 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.21 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 3.21 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 3.8 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.82 km | |
| Castleton (Manchester) Rail Station | 4.87 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.23 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 30.26 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL12 6BW - Data from Dec 2021
| Stone Hill Wood | 349 m | |
| Redfearn Wood | 455 m | |
| Shawfield Stones Wood | 477 m | |
| Smallshaw Wood | 584 m | |
| Brotherod Wood | 713 m | |
| Healey Hall Wood | 963 m | |
| Hunger Hill | 975 m | |
| Dunishbooth Wood | 990 m | |
| Turnshaw Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Healey Dell | Valley | 1.11 km |
| Gandy Brow Wood | 1.14 km | |
| Prickshaw Dams | 1.26 km | |
| Whimsy Hill | 1.33 km | |
| Hollows Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Greenbooth Reservoir | 1.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL12 6BW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 40 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 43.95 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.9 Mbps | 7.9 Mbps | 8.61 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% | 29 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 41 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for OL12 6BW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.63460400 |
| Longitude | -2.19423300 |
| OS Easting | 387254 |
| OS Northing | 0415360 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochdale |
| Electoral Ward | Spotland and Falinge |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: White suburban communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33005283 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Rochdale 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Rochdale 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B2 |