Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

MERLIN CLOSE, OL15 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERLIN CLOSE, OL15 0BY.

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
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL15 0BY spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £297k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

OL15 0BY is a mixed residential area on Merlin Close, 0.3km from Smithybridge 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL15 0BY 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 0BY. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 253,000

3 sales · Mean £ 274,333

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 275,600

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 Store0.3 km
  • The Lake Shop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club0.2 km
  • Krave 2020 Ltd0.3 km
  • Royds Catering Services0.2 km
  • The Wine Press0.8 km
  • Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • Cleggswood Avenue0.1 km
  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Dale View0.1 km
  • Dale View0.1 km