Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCHOFIELD STREET, OL14 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOFIELD STREET, OL14 5DS.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL14 5DS 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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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 36, OL14 5DS 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.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, OL14 5DS offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Calderdale.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00055363 (shared with 16 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 5DS. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian30.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around OL14 5DS is moderate at 67 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 offences148
Shoplifting36
Public order28
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement154 pupils0.1 km
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Todmorden CofE J, I & N School

Good251 pupils0.3 km
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Ferney Lee Primary School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Todmorden High School

Good890 pupils1.1 km
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Shade Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Abduls Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Hartleys Grocers & Off Licence0.9 km
  • Intaz's General Store0.1 km
  • Pennine Preserves0.8 km
  • Tod Almighty0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Duke Of York Inn0.4 km
  • The Polished Knob0.4 km
  • Weavers Arms0.4 km
  • Nan Moors0.6 km
  • The Pub0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Country Pizza0.0 km
  • Egg Todmorden Ltd0.1 km
  • Grasso0.6 km
  • The Cafe0.5 km
  • The Market Place0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Buttylicious0.4 km
  • Kindness Hub0.7 km
  • Mannings Bakery0.4 km
  • Wonderful0.9 km
  • Ali Baba0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Todmorden0.5 km
  • Walsden2.5 km
  • Hebden Bridge6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale Street Eagle St0.1 km
  • Vale Street Eagle St0.1 km
  • Stansfield Road Dalton St0.1 km
  • Garden Street Lloyd St0.1 km
  • Garden Street Lloyd St0.1 km