OL14 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Place, 0.3km from Todmorden in Todmorden. Administratively it sits within Calder ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL14 5AZ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00055367 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE PLACE, OL14 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE PLACE, OL14 5AZ.
275
37
£ 35,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL14 5AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, OL14 5AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL14 5AZ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OL14 5AZ is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Ferney Lee Primary School
Castle Hill Primary School
Shade Primary School
Todmorden High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Abduls Convenience Store0.9 km
- Intaz's General Store0.4 km
- Pennine Preserves0.7 km
- Tod Almighty0.4 km
- Todmorden Post Office0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Duke Of York Inn0.2 km
- The Polished Knob0.2 km
- Weavers Arms0.7 km
- Nan Moors0.4 km
- The Pub0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Country Pizza0.3 km
- Egg Todmorden Ltd0.4 km
- Grasso0.3 km
- The Cafe0.2 km
- The Market Place0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Buttylicious0.3 km
- Kindness Hub0.4 km
- Mannings Bakery0.2 km
- Wonderful0.6 km
- Ali Baba0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Todmorden0.4 km
- Walsden2.1 km
- Hebden Bridge6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Todmorden WMC0.0 km
- Todmorden WMC0.1 km
- Lower George Street0.1 km
- Todmorden Halifax Rd0.1 km
- Todmorden Halifax Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL145AZ · Data under Open Government Licence