Gordon Street is in Todmorden and in Calderdale district. OL14 5RB is located in the Calder electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Street, Todmorden, OL14 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL14 5QZ, OL14 5QX, OL14 5RF, OL14 5RA, OL14 5RE, OL14 5RD, OL14 5SA, OL14 5QT, OL14 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL14 5RB is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 46.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.5% | 53.1% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL14 5RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 56.9% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 27.3% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 44.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 36.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 20.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 29.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.2% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 92.4% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 92.4% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Street was 344.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 299.7% higher than the Calder average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder and the 40th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gordon Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-09-11 | £82,297 |
| 8 Gordon Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-02-10 | £94,993 |
| 8 Gordon Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2007-04-27 | £126,818 |
| 2 Gordon Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2005-12-07 | £125,513 |
| 8 Gordon Street, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2005-01-28 | £133,319 |
OL14 5RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Wellington Road , OL14 5HP | - not rated | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Halifax Road , OL14 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Todmorden CofE J, I & N School Burnley Road , OL14 7BS | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferney Lee Primary School Ferney Lee Road , OL14 5NR | 2out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shade Primary School Knowlwood Road , Shade OL14 7PD | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todmorden High School Ewood Lane , OL14 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Place | 23 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 583 yd | |
| Country Pizza | 5 Scholfield Street, Todmorden | 596 yd | |
| Woodys Pizza Todmorden | 22 Burnley Road, Todmorden | 657 yd | |
| Gusto | 13 Water Street, Todmorden | 698 yd | |
| Egg Todmorden Ltd | 1A Wellington Road, Todmorden | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York Inn | 20 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 612 yd | |
| The Pub | 3 Brook Street, Todmorden | 617 yd | |
| The Polished Knob | 31 Burnley Road, Todmorden | 674 yd | |
| The Alehouse | 52 Patmos, Burnley Road | 762 yd | |
| Nan Moors | 18 Rochdale Road, Todmorden | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious | 139 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 135 yd | |
| Halifax Road Chippy | 125 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 172 yd | |
| Pakistan Hot Food | 121 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 184 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 117 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 207 yd | |
| Boss Burgerz | 281 Halifax Road, Todmorden | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 55 Burnley Road, Todmorden | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Todmorden Lawn Tennis Club The Grove | tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Todmorden Town Hall Bridge Street | 681 yd | |
| Todmorden Golf Club RIVE ROCKS RIVE ROCKS CROSS STONE ROAD | golf | 814 yd |
| Todmorden Cricket Club TODMORDEN CRICKET CLUB TODMORDEN CRICKET CLUB BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Woodhouse Oldroyd | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.