Postcode insights

OL15 0JN

Blackstone Edge Old Road

Littleborough Lakeside

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Detailed insights for OL15 0JN

Overview

Postcode OL15 0JN is located in a major urban area, within the Littleborough Lakeside ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £49,007 per year. The nearest station is Littleborough, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.2%

Approximately 32.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £49,007 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from OL15 0JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge near OL15 0JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Littleborough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL15 0JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Littleborough

N/A

Walking directions to Littleborough

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
298 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.91(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.53(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.95(+49%)
Burglary
8.26(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
95.2%
Irish
7
2.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.8%
Indian
1
0.4%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
37.79%
No qualifications
51
23.5%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.52%
Apprenticeship
12
5.53%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
34.71%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.79%
Social rents from council
23
19.01%
Other social rented
16
13.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.79%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Littleborough Lakeside

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £270K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Littleborough Lakeside area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littleborough Lakeside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£328,500£299
Semi-Detached35£250,000£275
Terraced54£180,000£213
Flats8£151,750£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Littleborough Lakeside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleborough Lakeside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,750£77,000£156,500£105,750
2017£265,750£87,495£163,500£110,000
2018£287,500£100,000£171,000£120,000
2019£285,000£88,500£183,500£125,000
2020£300,000£112,475£188,000£155,000
2021£340,000£122,498£197,500£156,500
2022£301,000£119,995£225,000£160,000
2023£356,000£117,000£235,000£165,000
2024£370,000£127,500£240,000£155,000
2025£307,500£166,000£250,000£176,000
2026£375,000£128,000£267,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littleborough Lakeside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littleborough Lakeside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£126£161£136
2017£199£138£181£131
2018£224£157£195£139
2019£230£164£201£140
2020£238£169£219£173
2021£253£174£218£183
2022£282£199£253£190
2023£266£202£261£179
2024£263£205£264£196
2025£297£195£280£203
2026£302£205£267£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littleborough Lakeside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Littleborough Lakeside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL15 0JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL15 0JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 20253, Moorside, Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough, OL15 0JHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£375,000
31 Oct 20254, Barnfield, Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough, OL15 0JLTerracedLeasehold£185,000
11 Jul 20255, Gatehouse, Littleborough, OL15 0JJOtherFreehold£250,000
11 Jul 20255, Gatehouse, Littleborough, OL15 0JJTerracedFreehold£250,000
11 Aug 20251, Honresfeld Close, Littleborough, OL15 0FRDetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the OL15 0JN postcode area, located within Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL15 0JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryLittleborough Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryStansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL15 0JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Victoria Howard

Littleborough Lakeside - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paul Waugh

Rochdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochdaleE14001446
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Littleborough South & Smithy BridgeE02001134
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 003CE01005521
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL15 0JN

Is OL15 0JN (Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge) safe?

The area around OL15 0JN records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OL15 0JN?

The median sale price around OL15 0JN in Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge is £220,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL15 0JN?

There are 4 schools close to OL15 0JN, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), Littleborough Community Primary School (Good) and Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL15 0JN?

The closest station to OL15 0JN is Littleborough, about 866 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL15 0JN?

OL15 0JN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,747 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL15 0JN (Littleborough South & Smithy Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL15 0JN is Paul Waugh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Victoria Howard (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.