Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

HEALD CLOSE, OL15 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEALD CLOSE, OL15 0DL.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL15 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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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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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL15 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 28.8% year-on-year.

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

OL15 0DL is a mixed residential area on Heald Close, 0.2km from Hollingworth in Littleborough. Administratively it sits within Littleborough Lakeside ward and the Rochdale constituency.

For families considering a move, OL15 0DL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 28.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00027944 (shared with 7 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 0DL. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 248,500

14 sales · Mean £ 237,785

Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough

Good222 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lake Convenience Store0.4 km
  • The Lake Shop0.6 km
  • Bank Top Farm0.9 km
  • Choudhry Brothers1.0 km
  • Allons-y Wine and Coffee Ltd0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tophams Tavern0.8 km
  • The Beach0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Boss Butties1.0 km
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.2 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.1 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.2 km
  • The Wine Press0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dragon City0.6 km
  • Littleborough Balti Taste0.4 km
  • Mr Thomas's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smithy Bridge0.8 km
  • Littleborough1.2 km
  • Milnrow Metrolink2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Higher Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • Higher Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • Higher Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • Higher Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • The Beach0.2 km