Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

SMITHY BRIDGE ROAD, OL15 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITHY BRIDGE ROAD, OL15 0BQ.

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

294

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Avg Age

45

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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 0BQ 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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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL15 0BQ — age 45, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 119.6% year-on-year.

home £184,166 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL15 0BQ is a mixed residential area on Smithy Bridge Road, 0.2km from Smithy Bridge in Littleborough. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL15 0BQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 119.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00027946 (shared with 9 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 0BQ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

15 sales · Mean £ 126,233

Detached

£ 445,000

2 sales · Mean £ 445,000

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 165,666

school Local Schools

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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.3 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough

Good222 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lake Convenience Store0.0 km
  • The Lake Shop0.2 km
  • One Stop Dearnley1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Tophams Tavern0.5 km
  • The Beach0.4 km
  • Ox and Plough1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.4 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.4 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.4 km
  • The Wine Press0.8 km
  • Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bake n Butty1.0 km
  • Dragon City0.2 km
  • Littleborough Balti Taste0.0 km
  • Mr Thomas's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge0.4 km
  • Littleborough1.5 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Smithybridge Library0.1 km
  • Smithybridge Library0.1 km
  • Brown Lodge Street0.1 km
  • Brown Lodge Street0.1 km
  • Brown Lodge Street0.2 km