Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

BRANCH ROAD, OL15 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANCH ROAD, OL15 0AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

455

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /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: OL15 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OL15 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL15 0AB is a mixed residential area on Branch Road, 0.3km from Clegg Hall in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Milnrow & Newhey ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL15 0AB represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00028147 (shared with 18 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 OL15 0AB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 263,333

school Local Schools

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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.9 km
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Crossgates Primary School

Good315 pupils1.3 km
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Rochdale Pupil Referral Service

Good97 pupils1.4 km
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Belfield Community School

Good393 pupils1.4 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good445 pupils1.5 km
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Moorhouse Academy

Inadequate238 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill0.9 km
  • Olive and Pickle0.9 km
  • The Bridge Centre0.7 km
  • Wallis's0.9 km
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dragon City0.7 km
  • Littleborough Balti Taste0.7 km
  • Mr Thomas's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lake Convenience Store0.7 km
  • The Lake Shop0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tophams Tavern0.9 km
  • The Beach0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge0.8 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.0 km
  • Littleborough2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clegg Hall0.4 km
  • Clegg Hall0.4 km