James Hill Street is in Littleborough and in Rochdale district. OL15 8AE 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 James Hill Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL15 8AB, OL15 8AN, OL15 8BL, OL15 8AU, OL15 8BJ, OL15 8AX, OL15 8AY, OL15 9AB, OL15 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL15 8AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 55.8% | 50% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 44.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.1% | 36.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 24.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 21.6% | 15.1% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.2% | 38.7% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 29.4% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 32.2% | 18.3% | -13.9% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 25% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 25.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 92.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97% | 93.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 92.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Hill Street was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4626.1% higher than the Littleborough Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Hill Street has the highest crime rate of 7 local areas in Littleborough Lakeside and the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -95.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Works James Hill Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-11-07 | £249,126 |
OL15 8AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Victoria Street , OL15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough Whitelees Road , OL15 8DU | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleborough Community Primary School Calderbrook Road , OL15 9HW | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Bridgenorth Drive , OL15 0ES | 4out of 4 | 1,589 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 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy 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 | 2,811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong Ho Restaurant | 78-80 Church Street | 73 yd | |
| Rebecca's | 5 Hare Hill Road | 94 yd | |
| Bobby's @ The Square | 32 Church Street | 112 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | The Heritage Centre, Lodge Street | 188 yd | |
| Busy Beans Coffee | 38 Victoria Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, 57 Church Street | 25 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, Church Street | 25 yd | |
| Littleborough Conservative Club | Littleborough Conservative Clu, 8 Peel Street | 108 yd | |
| The Falcon Inn | Falcon Hotel, 18-20 Church Street | 112 yd | |
| Waterside Bar & Restaurant | Waterside Inn, 1-3 Inghams Lane | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mario | 63 Church Street | 25 yd | |
| Omar Sharif | 75 Church Street | 25 yd | |
| Benzino Pizza | Wheatsheaf Buildings, Church Street | 25 yd | |
| Tandoori Flames | 73 Church Street | 25 yd | |
| Butterbeans | 72 Church Street | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | Station Road | 123 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Late Shop, 42-44 Hare Hill Road | 137 yd | |
| Lidl | Stockton Street | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodytalk Health & Fitness (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 153 yd |
| Hare Hill Recreation Ground (Closed) Town House Road | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School WHITELEES ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Littleborough Cricket Club Denhurst Road | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Whittle Park SPRING THYME FOLD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Littleborough Sports Centre CALDERBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 831 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 | 50.0% |
| 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.