Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

RAKEWOOD ROAD, OL15 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAKEWOOD ROAD, OL15 0AP.

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

323

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL15 0AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL15 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 75% 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 0AP is a mixed residential area on Rakewood Road, 0.1km from Rakewood in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL15 0AP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00027938 (shared with 29 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 0AP. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Littleborough Sports Club0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Snack bar @ Broad Carr Farm/Riding School0.9 km
  • The Pavillion0.4 km
  • The Woodlands at The Lake0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge2.1 km
  • Littleborough2.2 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Rakewood0.0 km
  • Rakewood0.0 km
  • M62 Eastbound (to define route)0.4 km
  • M62 Westbound (to define route)0.4 km