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.
RAKEWOOD ROAD, OL15 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAKEWOOD ROAD, OL15 0AW.
323
51
£ 46,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Littleborough Sports Club0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: OL150AW · Data under Open Government Licence