Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

KNOWL VIEW, OL15 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWL VIEW, OL15 0BU.

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

240

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OL15 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 76% owned. OL15 0BU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

OL15 0BU is a mixed residential area on Knowl View, 0.3km from Little Clegg in Littleborough. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL15 0BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £279k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00027949 (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 0BU. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 254,000

6 sales · Mean £ 228,491

school Local Schools

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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.6 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good445 pupils1.3 km
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Crossgates Primary School

Good315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Bridge Centre0.4 km
  • Wallis's0.5 km
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.5 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.6 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Littleborough Balti Taste0.4 km
  • Dragon City0.4 km
  • Mr Thomas's0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lake Convenience Store0.4 km
  • The Lake Shop0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tophams Tavern0.7 km
  • The Beach0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge0.6 km
  • Littleborough1.8 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Smithybridge Library0.3 km
  • Smithybridge Library0.4 km