William Street is in Littleborough and in Rochdale district. OL15 8JP is located in the Wardle, Shore & West Littleborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Street, Littleborough, OL15 8JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL15 8JT, OL15 8JW, OL15 8JS, OL15 8DW, OL15 8DS, OL15 8JJ, OL15 8JZ, OL15 8DL, OL15 8HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL15 8JP 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 8JP, 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 William 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 William Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2025-08-12 | £290,882 |
| 75 William Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-11-11 | £308,511 |
| 79 William Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-12-12 | £278,725 |
| 97 William Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-02-26 | £181,222 |
| 22 William Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-08-24 | £108,610 |
OL15 8JP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Street Nursery School South Street , OL16 2EP | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Whitelees Road , OL15 8DU | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Victoria Street , OL15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleborough Community Primary School Calderbrook Road , OL15 9HW | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Union Road , OL12 9QA | 3out of 4 | 1,130 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 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardle High School Birch Road , Wardle OL12 9RD | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleborough High School Calder Brook Road , OL15 9JQ | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roch Valley High School Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 3out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howarth Cross Middle School Albert Royds Street , OL16 2SU | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 5,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 5,229 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland House School Greenhill Methodist Church , Clough Road OL15 9NY | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Fold 5 Hollingworth Fold , OL15 0AJ | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows School Egerton House , Wardle Road OL12 9EN | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rydings Special School Great Howarth , Wardle OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Butties | 103 Featherstall Road | 116 yd | |
| Wong Ho Restaurant | 78-80 Church Street | 563 yd | |
| Rebecca's | 5 Hare Hill Road | 676 yd | |
| Bobby's @ The Square | 32 Church Street | 722 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | The Heritage Centre, Lodge Street | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Exchange | The Royal Exchange Hotel, 80 Featherstall Road | 83 yd | |
| Dyers Arms | Dyers Arms, 157 Whitelees Road | 511 yd | |
| Littleborough Conservative Club | Littleborough Conservative Clu, 8 Peel Street | 517 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, 57 Church Street | 592 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, Church Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milkin' It & More | 1A Winton Street | 405 yd | |
| Georgio's | 163-165 Whitelees Road | 511 yd | |
| Butterbeans | 72 Church Street | 563 yd | |
| Benzino Pizza | Wheatsheaf Buildings, Church Street | 592 yd | |
| Tandoori Flames | 73 Church Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Stockton Street | 275 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Late Shop, 42-44 Hare Hill Road | 637 yd | |
| The Cooperative | Station Road | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School WHITELEES ROAD | grass pitches | 115 yd |
| Whittle Park SPRING THYME FOLD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Bodytalk Health & Fitness (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Dearnley Playing Fields STARRING ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Hare Hill Recreation Ground (Closed) Town House Road | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Littleborough Cricket Club Denhurst Road | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.