Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

RAKEWOOD ROAD, OL15 0AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0AW 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL15 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0AW is a mixed residential area on Rakewood Road, 0.2km from Rakewood in Rochdale. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL15 0AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0AW 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 0AW. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Littleborough Sports Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pavillion0.3 km
  • The Woodlands at The Lake0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littleborough1.9 km
  • Smithy Bridge2.0 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rakewood0.2 km
  • Rakewood0.2 km