OL14 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sanworth Street, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00055367 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANWORTH STREET, OL14 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANWORTH STREET, OL14 5BU.
275
37
£ 35,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL14 5BU 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 5BU 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 5BU. 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
£ 101,500
1 sales · Mean £ 101,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OL14 5BU is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Castle Hill Primary School
Ferney Lee Primary School
Shade Primary School
Todmorden High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Abduls Convenience Store0.7 km
- Intaz's General Store0.5 km
- Pennine Preserves0.4 km
- Tod Almighty0.6 km
- Todmorden Post Office0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Duke Of York Inn0.4 km
- The Polished Knob0.4 km
- Weavers Arms0.8 km
- Nan Moors0.6 km
- The Pub0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Country Pizza0.4 km
- Egg Todmorden Ltd0.5 km
- Grasso0.6 km
- The Cafe0.5 km
- The Market Place0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Buttylicious0.1 km
- Kindness Hub0.6 km
- Mannings Bakery0.4 km
- Wonderful0.9 km
- Ali Baba0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Todmorden0.6 km
- Walsden2.3 km
- Hebden Bridge6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Todmorden Lidl0.0 km
- Todmorden Lidl0.0 km
- Lower George Street0.2 km
- Stansfield Bridge0.2 km
- Stansfield Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL145BU · Data under Open Government Licence