Brown Lodge Drive is in Littleborough and in Rochdale district. OL15 0ET is located in the Littleborough Lakeside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brown Lodge Drive, Littleborough, OL15 0ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL15 0NA, OL15 0NE, OL15 8QS, OL15 8QX, OL15 8RD, OL15 8RA, OL15 0EP, OL15 8QT, OL15 0ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL15 0ET 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 | 55.9% | 50.2% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.1% | 49.8% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 32.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 44.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 40.4% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 39.2% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.4% | 15.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 16.4% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 18.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 27.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 95.6% | 96% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 96% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Lodge Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Littleborough Lakeside average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Brown Lodge Drive, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2024-11-01 | £426,019 |
| 115 Brown Lodge Drive, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-07-24 | £282,948 |
| 103 Brown Lodge Drive, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-08 | £350,102 |
| 79 Brown Lodge Drive, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-11-16 | £204,698 |
| 103 Brown Lodge Drive, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2022-04-06 | £334,737 |
OL15 0ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Bridgenorth Drive , OL15 0ES | 4out of 4 | 332 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Union Road , OL12 9QA | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough Whitelees Road , OL15 8DU | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Victoria Street , OL15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleborough Community Primary School Calderbrook Road , OL15 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardle Academy Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Centre | Smithy Bridge Road | 379 yd | |
| Krave 2020 Ltd | 43a Lake Bank | 613 yd | |
| Lake Lounge Tapas + Grill | 33 Lake Bank | 618 yd | |
| Wallis's | 49-53 Lake Bank | 621 yd | |
| Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club | Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club, Lake Bank | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tophams Tavern | Tophams Tavern, 18 Smithy Bridge Road | 446 yd | |
| The Beach | Lake Bank | 621 yd | |
| Ox and Plough | Ox & Plough Inn, 178 New Road | 755 yd | |
| Royal Exchange | The Royal Exchange Hotel, 80 Featherstall Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym & Coffee Co | Unit 12A Paragon Industrial Estate | 166 yd | |
| Dragon City | 55 Smithy Bridge Road | 379 yd | |
| Littleborough Balti Taste | 62-64 Smithy Bridge Road | 394 yd | |
| Mr Thomas's | 21 Lake Bank | 621 yd | |
| New Diamond | 58 New Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Stockton Street | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smithy Bridge Primary School BRIDGENORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School WHITELEES ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Dearnley Playing Fields STARRING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Whittle Park SPRING THYME FOLD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.