Church Street is in Littleborough and in Rochdale district. OL15 8AY 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 Church Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL15 8AU, OL15 8BL, OL15 8AX, OL15 8BN, OL15 8AB, OL15 8AP, OL15 8BJ, OL15 8AN, OL15 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL15 8AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 OL15 8AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 39.1% | 43% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 32% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 45% | 43.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 20.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 24.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 24.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 20.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 93% | 94.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 94.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street 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 fallen by about -13.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Church Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-02-09 | £218,655 |
| 84 Church Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-02-09 | £218,655 |
OL15 8AY 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 5,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough Whitelees Road , OL15 8DU | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Victoria Street , OL15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleborough Community Primary School Calderbrook Road , OL15 9HW | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Bridgenorth Drive , OL15 0ES | 4out of 4 | 1,564 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 | 1,589 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 | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 4,264 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 | 2,751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,497 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 | 12 yd | |
| Rebecca's | 5 Hare Hill Road | 124 yd | |
| Bobby's @ The Square | 32 Church Street | 173 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | The Heritage Centre, Lodge Street | 222 yd | |
| Busy Beans Coffee | 38 Victoria Street | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, 57 Church Street | 53 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, Church Street | 53 yd | |
| Littleborough Conservative Club | Littleborough Conservative Clu, 8 Peel Street | 100 yd | |
| The Falcon Inn | Falcon Hotel, 18-20 Church Street | 173 yd | |
| Victoria Snooker Club | Victoria Snooker Club, Sale Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterbeans | 72 Church Street | 12 yd | |
| Benzino Pizza | Wheatsheaf Buildings, Church Street | 53 yd | |
| Tandoori Flames | 73 Church Street | 53 yd | |
| Pizza Mario | 63 Church Street | 53 yd | |
| Omar Sharif | 75 Church Street | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | The Late Shop, 42-44 Hare Hill Road | 115 yd | |
| The Cooperative | Station Road | 187 yd | |
| Lidl | Stockton Street | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodytalk Health & Fitness (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Hare Hill Recreation Ground (Closed) Town House Road | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School WHITELEES ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Littleborough Cricket Club Denhurst Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Whittle Park SPRING THYME FOLD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Littleborough Sports Centre CALDERBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 802 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.