Johnston Avenue is in Littleborough and in Rochdale district. OL15 8RD 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 Johnston Avenue, Littleborough, OL15 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL15 8RA, OL15 8RB, OL15 8QJ, OL15 0ET, OL15 0ES, OL15 8QL, OL15 0ER, OL15 0EP, OL15 0NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL15 8RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 22% | 39.2% | 17.2% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 43.9% | -22.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 40.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 7.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 19.5% | 23.1% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 21.8% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 28.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.8% | 96.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 94.3% | 96.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 96.6% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnston Avenue 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Johnston Avenue, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2005-07-01 | £271,275 |
| 1 Johnston Avenue, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2003-09-02 | £289,936 |
| 4 Johnston Avenue, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2001-06-15 | £275,906 |
| 3 Johnston Avenue, Littleborough, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2000-05-05 | £278,158 |
OL15 8RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,768 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 | 365 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 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough Whitelees Road , OL15 8DU | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Victoria Street , OL15 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Ingham Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Millgate , Halifax Road OL16 2NU | 1out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingworth Academy Cornfield Street , Milnrow OL16 3DR | 4out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falinge Park High School Falinge Road , Shawclough OL12 6LD | 3out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Park High School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | 3out of 4 | 4,320 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 | 4,398 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 | 1,582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Howarth School Great Howarth Road , OL12 9HJ | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springside Albert Royds Street , Rochdale OL16 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Pupil Referral Service Saxon Hall Site , Samson Street OL16 2XW | 3out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Islamic Academy Greenbank Rd , Rochdale OL12 0HZ | - not rated | 3,248 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 | 392 yd | |
| Thamin | New Road | 559 yd | |
| Pandora | New Inn, 122 New Road | 595 yd | |
| Wallis's | 49-53 Lake Bank | 774 yd | |
| Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club | Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club, Lake Bank | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tophams Tavern | Tophams Tavern, 18 Smithy Bridge Road | 305 yd | |
| Ox and Plough | Ox & Plough Inn, 178 New Road | 595 yd | |
| The Beach | Lake Bank | 774 yd | |
| Royal Exchange | The Royal Exchange Hotel, 80 Featherstall Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym & Coffee Co | Unit 12A Paragon Industrial Estate | 90 yd | |
| Dragon City | 55 Smithy Bridge Road | 392 yd | |
| Littleborough Balti Taste | 62-64 Smithy Bridge Road | 474 yd | |
| Bake n Butty | 90 New Road | 595 yd | |
| New Diamond | 58 New Road | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smithy Bridge Primary School BRIDGENORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Dearnley Playing Fields STARRING ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| St Mary'S Roman Catholic Primary School WHITELEES ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Whittle Park SPRING THYME FOLD | grass pitches | 1,031 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.