Hartley Street is in Littleborough and in Rochdale district. OL15 8JQ 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 Hartley Street, Littleborough, OL15 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL15 8HU, OL15 8SG, OL15 8AH, OL15 8JE, OL15 8JH, OL15 8JL, OL15 8JD, OL15 8JB, OL15 8JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL15 8JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 39.4% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 29.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 41.2% | 37.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 30.5% | 22.8% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 14.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 26.2% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 98.4% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartley 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 -32.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hartley Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-29 | £129,986 |
| 3 Hartley Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2024-07-19 | £166,601 |
| 1 Hartley Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-18 | £171,769 |
| 12 Hartley Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2021-08-10 | £179,185 |
| 7 Hartley Street, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2011-07-13 | £100,372 |
OL15 8JQ 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 | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,754 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 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Victoria Street , OL15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleborough Community Primary School Calderbrook Road , OL15 9HW | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Bridgenorth Drive , OL15 0ES | 4out of 4 | 1,279 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 | 1,306 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 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 5,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,404 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 | 2,462 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 4,203 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 | 313 yd | |
| Boss Butties | 103 Featherstall Road | 379 yd | |
| Rebecca's | 5 Hare Hill Road | 425 yd | |
| Bobby's @ The Square | 32 Church Street | 463 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | The Heritage Centre, Lodge Street | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleborough Conservative Club | Littleborough Conservative Clu, 8 Peel Street | 250 yd | |
| Royal Exchange | The Royal Exchange Hotel, 80 Featherstall Road | 329 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, 57 Church Street | 334 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, Church Street | 334 yd | |
| Waterside Bar & Restaurant | Waterside Inn, 1-3 Inghams Lane | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milkin' It & More | 1A Winton Street | 137 yd | |
| Butterbeans | 72 Church Street | 313 yd | |
| Pizza Mario | 63 Church Street | 334 yd | |
| Omar Sharif | 75 Church Street | 334 yd | |
| Benzino Pizza | Wheatsheaf Buildings, Church Street | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Stockton Street | 186 yd | |
| The Cooperative | Station Road | 369 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | The Late Shop, 42-44 Hare Hill Road | 404 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodytalk Health & Fitness (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School WHITELEES ROAD | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Whittle Park SPRING THYME FOLD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Hare Hill Recreation Ground (Closed) Town House Road | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Littleborough Cricket Club Denhurst Road | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Littleborough Sports Centre CALDERBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,015 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.