Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

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

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

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

300

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates OL15 0DB — age 54, 75% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.

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

OL15 0DB 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00027943 (shared with 6 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 0DB. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

11 sales · Mean £ 192,636

Detached

£ 133,000

1 sales · Mean £ 133,000

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 Store0.2 km
  • The Lake Shop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tophams Tavern0.7 km
  • The Beach0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.1 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.2 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.1 km
  • The Wine Press0.7 km
  • Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dragon City0.4 km
  • Littleborough Balti Taste0.2 km
  • Mr Thomas's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Cleggswood Avenue0.0 km
  • Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • The Beach0.1 km