Rochdale · OL12
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OL12 (Buckley) in a nutshell
OL12 covers Buckley, Facit, Great Howarth, Healy, Hurstead, Rochdale, Shawforth, Wardle, Whitworth, in Rochdale and Rossendale. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for OL12
Two councils in one district
OL12 is split between Rochdale and Rossendale. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
OL12 stretches across Bamford, Central Rochdale, Healey and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'OL12', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Rochdale run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Rochdale: 80.1% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does OL12 cover?
OL12 (Buckley, Facit, Great Howarth, Healy, Hurstead, Rochdale, Shawforth, Wardle, Whitworth) includes the wards of Bamford, Central Rochdale, Healey, Kingsway, Milkstone & Deeplish, Norden, Smallbridge & Firgrove, Spotland & Falinge, Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough, Whitworth (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to OL12?
Neighbouring districts include OL11 (Ashworth), OL16 (Burnedge), OL15 (Littleborough), OL10 (Heywood), OL13 (Bacup) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering OL12 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in OL12?
About 19,149 households and 46,225 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,185 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is OL12 in?
OL12 sits in Rochdale, Rossendale (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Heywood and Middleton North, Rochdale, Rossendale and Darwen.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- OL12 1
- Areas covered
- Buckley, Facit, Great Howarth, Healy, Hurstead, Rochdale, Shawforth, Wardle, Whitworth 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,185 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 19,149 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 46,225 2
- Electoral wards
- Bamford, Central Rochdale, Healey, Kingsway, Milkstone & Deeplish, Norden, Smallbridge & Firgrove, Spotland & Falinge … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Heywood and Middleton North, Rochdale, Rossendale and Darwen 4
- Local authority
- Rochdale, Rossendale 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Rochdale built-up area)
- 80.1% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.