Walton Fold, Todmorden, OL14 5TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL14 5TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56%	50.2%	-5.8%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	44%	49.8%	5.8%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.6%	30.7%	2.1%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	39.7%	36.1%	-3.6%	44.2%	-8.1%
Married: Same sex	1%	1%	0.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3%	4%	1.0%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	13.1%	18.8%	5.7%	9.1%	9.7%
Widowed	14.6%	9.4%	-5.2%	6.1%	3.3%

Health

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	40.7%	41.2%	0.5%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	28.2%	30.9%	2.7%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	24.5%	18.5%	-6.0%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	5.4%	7%	1.6%	4.0%	3.0%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.2%	22.8%	-8.4%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	8.7%	-2.4%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	15%	-5.1%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	4%	7.3%	3.3%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	17%	5.4%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	18.1%	28.2%	10.1%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	4%	1%	-3.0%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	98.3%	95.1%	-3.2%	81.4%	13.7%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	96.7%	96.7%	0.0%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.7%	0.0%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.2%	76.7%	-1.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
No passport held	24%	13.5%	10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.9%	37.2%	7.7%
Christian	39.9%	46.2%	-6.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	12.8%	6.0%	6.8%

Safety

Is Walton Fold Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Fold was 129.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% higher than the Calder average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walton Fold has the 10th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder and the 199th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in OL14 5TE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walton Fold are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Calderdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walton Fold, Todmorden, OL14 5TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for OL14 5TE

Average Price
£303,568

Semi-Detached
£303,568

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walton Fold

Average Price
£318,060

Semi-Detached
£318,060

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walton FoldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Walton Fold, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£307,000	2024-10-18	£319,780
2 Walton Fold, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,250	2021-04-12	£285,158
6 Walton Fold, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2019-11-22	£272,262
6 Walton Fold, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2015-08-14	£282,710
8 Walton Fold, Todmorden, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2010-09-15	£333,028

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for OL14 5TE

Employment

OL14 5TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in OL14 5TE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Education	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Construction	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hill Primary School Halifax Road , OL14 5SQ	3out of 4	374 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Wellington Road , OL14 5HP	- not rated	829 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School Burnley Road , OL14 7BS	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ferney Lee Primary School Ferney Lee Road , OL14 5NR	2out of 4	1,228 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shade Primary School Knowlwood Road , Shade OL14 7PD	3out of 4	1,972 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Todmorden High School Ewood Lane , OL14 7DG	3out of 4	1,804 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Country Pizza	5 Scholfield Street, Todmorden	725 yd
Egg Todmorden Ltd	1A Wellington Road, Todmorden	853 yd
The Market Place	23 Halifax Road, Todmorden	909 yd
Woodys Pizza Todmorden	22 Burnley Road, Todmorden	916 yd
Gusto	13 Water Street, Todmorden	1,037 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pub	3 Brook Street, Todmorden	941 yd
Duke Of York Inn	20 Halifax Road, Todmorden	947 yd
The Alehouse	52 Patmos, Burnley Road	958 yd
The Polished Knob	31 Burnley Road, Todmorden	971 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boss Burgerz	281 Halifax Road, Todmorden	222 yd
Buttylicious	139 Halifax Road, Todmorden	478 yd
Halifax Road Chippy	125 Halifax Road, Todmorden	512 yd
Pakistan Hot Food	121 Halifax Road, Todmorden	523 yd
Magic Chef	117 Halifax Road, Todmorden	544 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	55 Burnley Road, Todmorden		973 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Todmorden Lawn Tennis Club The Grove	tennis courts	406 yd
Todmorden Golf Club RIVE ROCKS RIVE ROCKS CROSS STONE ROAD	golf	508 yd
Todmorden Town Hall Bridge Street		1,000 yd
Woodhouse Oldroyd	grass pitches	1,003 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of OL14 5TE