The postcode OL12 6HX is located in Rochdale, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. OL12 6HX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
OL12 6HX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 6HX as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to OL12 6HX is Augusta Street which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Mizzy Road and is 119 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.11 km away at Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Rochdale Rail Station, 1.89 km away.
The closest primary school to OL12 6HX (for ages 11 and under) is Greenbank Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 24, 2017.
The local pub for residents of OL12 6HX is Riflemans Arms and is 28 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 19, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Shaun's Chippy and is 345 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 17, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for OL12 6HX 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 6HX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to OL12 6HX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode OL12 6HX
| 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 6HX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhill School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 321 m |
| Greenbank Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 393 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (July 1, 2021) | 393 m |
| Falinge Park High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 489 m |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 494 m |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 667 m | |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 21, 2020) | 775 m |
| Spotland Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 842 m |
| Shawclough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 850 m |
| Healey Foundation Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 853 m |
| Heybrook Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 7, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Meanwood Community Nursery and Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.18 km |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | Outstanding (March 8, 2013) | 1.24 km |
| Broadfield Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 15, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| Hamer Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| Springside | Special school | 3-11 | Good (September 14, 2016) | 1.56 km |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (January 31, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | 1.68 km | |
| Beech House School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.79 km | |
| Oulder Hill Leadership Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from OL12 6HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riflemans Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2022 | 28 m | |
| Albaraca | Exempt March 29, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Cambrian Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2019 | 145 m | |
| Cronkeyshaw Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 145 m | |
| Whitehall News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 22, 2018 | 224 m | |
| Madina Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 30, 2021 | 270 m | |
| Rochdale Infirmary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 280 m | |
| Brownhill Learning Community | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2021 | 321 m | |
| Shaun's Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2021 | 345 m | |
| Jav's Off-licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 13, 2019 | 350 m | |
| La La's Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 6, 2021 | 350 m | |
| Mark Twain | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2021 | 350 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2018 | 376 m | |
| Greenbank CP School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 393 m | |
| European Polski Stop | Awaiting Inspection | 404 m | |
| Kewangcha | Awaiting Inspection | 404 m | |
| Papz Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2020 | 404 m | |
| Romanian Market VRB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement December 1, 2020 | 404 m | |
| Theo Peppe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 16, 2022 | 404 m | |
| UK Wanted Burger Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 404 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to OL12 6HX - Data from Apr 2022
| Mizzy Road | 119 m | |
| Heights Lane | 122 m | |
| Heights Lane | 125 m | |
| Whitehall Street | 126 m | |
| Cronkeyshaw Road | 180 m | |
| Rochdale - Yorkshire Street | 919 m | |
| Rochdale - The Butts | 1.1 km | |
| Rochdale - Smith Street | 1.12 km | |
| Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.11 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.11 km | |
| Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.12 km | |
| Rochdale Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.27 km | |
| Smithy Bridge Rail Station | 3.28 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.85 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 29.88 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 30.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to OL12 6HX - Data from Dec 2021
| Foot Wood | 677 m | |
| Hollows Wood | 710 m | |
| Mean Wood | 899 m | |
| Hey Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Buckley Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Brotherod Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.67 km | |
| Lousy Hillock | 1.77 km | |
| Lythe Slack | Valley | 1.78 km |
| Gandy Brow Wood | 1.81 km | |
| White Hill | 1.84 km | |
| Healey Hall Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Belfield Community Woodland | 1.88 km | |
| Redfearn Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Brownhouse Wham Reservoir | 1.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for OL12 6HX - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.62666900 |
| Longitude | -2.16156500 |
| OS Easting | 389412 |
| OS Northing | 0414470 |
| 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: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| 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 005F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |