Postcode Analysis Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber

RAILWAY STREET, OL14 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY STREET, OL14 5EA.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /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: OL14 5EA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

OL14 5EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL14 5EA is a safe, established residential area on Railway Street, 0.4km from Cobden in Todmorden. Administratively it sits within Todmorden ward and the Calder Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, OL14 5EA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL14 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00055360 (shared with 27 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 5EA. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 181,000

3 sales · Mean £ 182,666

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

OL14 5EA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences94
Public order18
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement154 pupils0.2 km
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Todmorden CofE J, I & N School

Good251 pupils0.3 km
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Ferney Lee Primary School

Good204 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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Todmorden High School

Good890 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Abduls Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Hartleys Grocers & Off Licence0.8 km
  • Intaz's General Store0.1 km
  • Pennine Preserves0.9 km
  • Tod Almighty0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Duke Of York Inn0.6 km
  • The Polished Knob0.5 km
  • Weavers Arms0.4 km
  • Nan Moors0.7 km
  • The Pub0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Country Pizza0.2 km
  • Egg Todmorden Ltd0.2 km
  • Grasso0.7 km
  • The Cafe0.6 km
  • The Market Place0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Buttylicious0.6 km
  • Kindness Hub0.8 km
  • Mannings Bakery0.6 km
  • Wonderful1.0 km
  • Smashies Todmorden Limited0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Todmorden0.6 km
  • Walsden2.6 km
  • Hebden Bridge6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Rd Railway Street0.1 km
  • Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Garden Street Lloyd St0.1 km
  • Stansfield Hall Rd Woodlands Avenue0.1 km
  • Garden Street Lloyd St0.1 km