Postcode OL15 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough North & Calderbook area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Littleborough North & Calderbook is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Littleborough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Smithy Bridge park.
Littleborough North & Calderbook has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Littleborough North & Calderbook has a high crime rate.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Littleborough North & Calderbook is £38,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from OL15 8BU.
Littleborough North & Calderbook near OL15 8BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Littleborough located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Littleborough | N/A | Walking directions to Littleborough |
| 0.6 mi | Smithy Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Smithy Bridge park | Small | Walking directions to Smithy Bridge park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,231 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £370,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £142,420 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £244,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough
In the OL15 8BU postcode area, located within Littleborough North & Calderbook, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL15 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | corner shop | Featherstall Road, Rochdale, OL15 8RT | Walking directions to corner shop |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Stockton Street, Littleborough, OL15 8YJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Railway Street, Rochdale, OL15 8AG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Hare Hill Road, Rochdale, OL15 9BS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.