Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

RAKEWOOD ROAD, OL15 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 0AQ 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 0AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

OL15 0AQ is a mixed residential area on Rakewood Road, 0.2km from Hollingworth Fold in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL15, OL15 0AQ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

school Local Schools

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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Littleborough Sports Club0.9 km
  • Whittaker Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Beach0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.8 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.8 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.8 km
  • The Wine Press0.5 km
  • Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mr Thomas's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littleborough1.3 km
  • Smithy Bridge1.5 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hollingworth Fold0.1 km
  • Hollingworth Fold0.1 km
  • The Wine Press0.5 km
  • The Wine Press0.5 km