Area Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL15 postcode area.

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Population

14,448

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,167 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL15 — age 43, 74% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.

home £249,944 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL15 is a postcode district in Rochdale, North West, covering 530 active and 90 retired postcodes.

The largest share of OL15 (31%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes OL15 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in OL15 are around £249k, up 6.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across OL15 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full OL15 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime5
Other crime2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Littleborough Community Primary School

Good380 pupils
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Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough

Good222 pupils
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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Dyers Arms
  • Hare on the Hill
  • King William IV
  • Littleborough Conservative Club
  • Littleborough Cricket Club
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • St Andrews Church
  • Cuppaccino Bistro
  • Bay of Bengal
  • Bobby's @ The Square
  • Boss Butties
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Yummy Cup Corn
  • Bake n Butty
  • Benzino Pizza
  • Boro Butty Shop
  • Butterbeans
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Choudhry Brothers
  • Cocktails
  • Cryers Butchers
  • L D Rigg Butchers
  • Lake Bargains
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's
  • The Cooperative