OL14 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Street, 0.4km from Millwood in Todmorden. Administratively it sits within Calder ward and the Calder Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00055367 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE STREET, OL14 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, OL14 5BJ.
275
37
£ 35,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL14 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OL14 5BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL14 5BJ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 108,000
15 sales · Mean £ 104,046
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around OL14 5BJ is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Castle Hill Primary School
Ferney Lee Primary School
Shade Primary School
Todmorden High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Abduls Convenience Store0.7 km
- Intaz's General Store0.4 km
- Pennine Preserves0.5 km
- Tod Almighty0.6 km
- Todmorden Post Office0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
- The Polished Knob0.4 km
- Weavers Arms0.8 km
- Nan Moors0.5 km
- The Pub0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Country Pizza0.4 km
- Egg Todmorden Ltd0.4 km
- Grasso0.5 km
- The Cafe0.4 km
- The Market Place0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Buttylicious0.1 km
- Kindness Hub0.6 km
- Mannings Bakery0.4 km
- Wonderful0.8 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Todmorden0.6 km
- Walsden2.2 km
- Hebden Bridge6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
- Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
- Lower George Street0.1 km
- Todmorden WMC0.2 km
- Todmorden WMC0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL145BJ · Data under Open Government Licence