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OL15 9PQ

Shottwood Fold

Littleborough Lakeside

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Detailed insights for OL15 9PQ

Overview

Postcode OL15 9PQ is located in an urban city, within the Littleborough Lakeside area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Littleborough North & Calderbook area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littleborough North & Calderbook is £42,018 per year. The median sale price in Littleborough Lakeside is £200,000 (around £233 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £275,000. The nearest station is Littleborough, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Littleborough North & Calderbook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,895 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Littleborough North & Calderbook has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Littleborough North & Calderbook is £42,018 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 171 ft away from OL15 9PQ.

Flood risk

Low

Littleborough North & Calderbook near OL15 9PQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Littleborough located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL15 9PQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Littleborough

N/A

Walking directions to Littleborough

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
710.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.41(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.74(-12%)
Vehicle crime
10.5(+75%)
Burglary
9.33(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(-22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
96.5%
Other White
5
1.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.81%
African
2
0.54%
Other Asian
1
0.27%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
29.34%
Level 3 (A level)
65
20.5%
No qualifications
57
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
40%
Owns with a mortgage
63
37.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
12.94%
Social rents from council
7
4.12%
Other social rented
6
3.53%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Littleborough Lakeside

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £233
Sales (last 12 months): 127
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £275K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Littleborough Lakeside area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,850 up to £850,000.

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
Detached19£375,000£299
Semi-Detached34£250,000£268
Terraced60£178,000£207
Flats14£139,250£220

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£315,000£163,750£250,000£175,000
2026£379,500£133,000£277,500£180,000
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£202
2026£302£219£267£208
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL15 9PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL15 9PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 20261, Reddyshore Brow, Littleborough, OL15 9PFDetachedLeasehold£460,000
09 Jan 20268, Calderbrook Terrace, Littleborough, OL15 9PPTerracedFreehold£223,000
10 Oct 202514, Calderbrook Terrace, Littleborough, OL15 9PPTerracedFreehold£180,000
10 Dec 202546, Elim Terrace, Todmorden Road, Littleborough, OL15 9ERTerracedLeasehold£175,000
04 Dec 202531, Barnes Meadows, Littleborough, OL15 9PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the OL15 9PQ postcode area, located within Littleborough North & Calderbook, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for OL15 9PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryStansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.7 miPrimaryLittleborough Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.8 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,179
Band F£3,757
Band G£4,335
Band H£5,202

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 9PQ, 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 North & CalderbookE02001132
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 001BE01005520
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about OL15 9PQ

Is OL15 9PQ (Littleborough North & Calderbook) safe?

The area around OL15 9PQ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL15 9PQ?

The median sale price around OL15 9PQ in Littleborough Lakeside is £200,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL15 9PQ?

There are 4 schools close to OL15 9PQ, including Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School (Good), Littleborough Community Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to OL15 9PQ?

The closest station to OL15 9PQ is Littleborough, about 1,480 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL15 9PQ?

OL15 9PQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL15 9PQ (Littleborough North & Calderbook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochdale covering OL15 9PQ 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).