Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

CAMBRIDGE STREET, OL14 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, OL14 5BJ.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /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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Index Insight: OL14 5BJ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

OL14 5BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.

home £114,100 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL14 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Street, 0.4km from Millwood in Todmorden. Administratively it sits within Calder ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00055367 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL14 5BJ. 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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 108,000

15 sales · Mean £ 104,046

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around OL14 5BJ is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences141
Shoplifting44
Public order30
Other theft26
Anti-social behaviour25

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement154 pupils0.5 km
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Todmorden CofE J, I & N School

Good251 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Ferney Lee Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Shade Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km
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Todmorden High School

Good890 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Abduls Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Intaz's General Store0.4 km
  • Pennine Preserves0.5 km
  • Tod Almighty0.6 km
  • Todmorden Post Office0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
  • The Polished Knob0.4 km
  • Weavers Arms0.8 km
  • Nan Moors0.5 km
  • The Pub0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Country Pizza0.4 km
  • Egg Todmorden Ltd0.4 km
  • Grasso0.5 km
  • The Cafe0.4 km
  • The Market Place0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Buttylicious0.1 km
  • Kindness Hub0.6 km
  • Mannings Bakery0.4 km
  • Wonderful0.8 km
  • Ali Baba0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Todmorden0.6 km
  • Walsden2.2 km
  • Hebden Bridge6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
  • Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
  • Lower George Street0.1 km
  • Todmorden WMC0.2 km
  • Todmorden WMC0.2 km