Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

WOOD HEYS ROAD, OL15 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD HEYS ROAD, OL15 0BX.

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 0BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, OL15 0BX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £500k reflects the demand.

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

OL15 0BX is a mixed residential area on Wood Heys Road, 0.3km from Smithy Bridge in Littleborough. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL15, OL15 0BX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0BX 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 0BX. 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

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

school Local Schools

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Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good445 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lake Convenience Store0.3 km
  • The Lake Shop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tophams Tavern0.7 km
  • The Beach0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.3 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.4 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.3 km
  • The Wine Press0.8 km
  • Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dragon City0.4 km
  • Littleborough Balti Taste0.3 km
  • Mr Thomas's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge0.6 km
  • Littleborough1.6 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Cleggswood Avenue0.2 km
  • Cleggswood Avenue0.2 km