Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

RAKEWOOD, OL15 0AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AT 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 0AT 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 0AT is a mixed residential area on Rakewood, 0.7km from Rakewood in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL15 0AT 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 0AT 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 0AT. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

school Local Schools

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Crossgates Primary School

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill0.9 km
  • Olive and Pickle0.9 km
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.9 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.9 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Littleborough Sports Club0.6 km
  • The Beach0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mr Thomas's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge1.6 km
  • Littleborough2.0 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.3 km