Rochdale · OL12

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Covering Buckley, Facit, Great Howarth, Healy, Hurstead, Rochdale, Shawforth, Wardle, Whitworth, including Bamford, Central Rochdale, Healey. Find plumbers nearby.

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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

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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 authority
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Give 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) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Rochdale has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Rochdale: 32.5% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

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 in converted/shared houses (Rochdale built-up area)
1.1% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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