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.
OL15 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the OL15 postcode area.
14,448
43
£ 42,167 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Littleborough Community Primary School
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Dyers Arms
- Hare on the Hill
- King William IV
- Littleborough Conservative Club
- Littleborough Cricket Club
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- St Andrews Church
- Cuppaccino Bistro
- Bay of Bengal
- Bobby's @ The Square
- Boss Butties
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Yummy Cup Corn
- Bake n Butty
- Benzino Pizza
- Boro Butty Shop
- Butterbeans
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Choudhry Brothers
- Cocktails
- Cryers Butchers
- L D Rigg Butchers
- Lake Bargains
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl
- Sainsbury's
- The Cooperative
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Area Profile: OL15 · Data under Open Government Licence