Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

MAJOR STREET, OL14 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAJOR STREET, OL14 5BY.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL14 5BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL14 5BY spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £84k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 145.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL14 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Major Street, 0.2km 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 145.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00055365 (shared with 7 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 5BY. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 71,000

15 sales · Mean £ 79,386

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

OL14 5BY has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Other theft23
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement154 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Todmorden CofE J, I & N School

Good251 pupils0.6 km
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Ferney Lee Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Shade Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km
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Todmorden High School

Good890 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Duke Of York Inn0.5 km
  • The Polished Knob0.5 km
  • Weavers Arms0.9 km
  • Nan Moors0.7 km
  • The Pub0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Buttylicious0.1 km
  • Kindness Hub0.7 km
  • Mannings Bakery0.5 km
  • Wonderful0.9 km
  • Ali Baba0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Todmorden0.7 km
  • Walsden2.3 km
  • Hebden Bridge5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Stansfield Bridge0.1 km
  • Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
  • Stansfield Bridge0.1 km
  • Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
  • Key Syke Lane0.1 km