Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEY STREET, OL14 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEY STREET, OL14 5BL.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL14 5BL 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.

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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, OL14 5BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

OL14 5BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hey Street, 0.4km from Todmorden in Todmorden. Administratively it sits within Calder ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, OL14 5BL offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00055367 (shared with 21 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 OL14 5BL. 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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around OL14 5BL is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences158
Shoplifting44
Public order33
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement154 pupils0.4 km
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Todmorden CofE J, I & N School

Good251 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Ferney Lee Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Todmorden High School

Good890 pupils1.4 km
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Shade Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Abduls Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Intaz's General Store0.4 km
  • Pennine Preserves0.5 km
  • Tod Almighty0.5 km
  • Todmorden Post Office0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Duke Of York Inn0.3 km
  • The Polished Knob0.4 km
  • Weavers Arms0.7 km
  • Nan Moors0.5 km
  • The Pub0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Country Pizza0.3 km
  • Egg Todmorden Ltd0.4 km
  • Grasso0.5 km
  • The Cafe0.4 km
  • The Market Place0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Buttylicious0.1 km
  • Kindness Hub0.6 km
  • Mannings Bakery0.3 km
  • Wonderful0.8 km
  • Ali Baba0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Todmorden0.5 km
  • Walsden2.2 km
  • Hebden Bridge6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
  • Lower George Street0.1 km
  • Todmorden Lidl0.1 km
  • Todmorden WMC0.2 km
  • Todmorden WMC0.2 km