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OL15

LITTLEBOROUGH

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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OL15 encompasses LITTLEBOROUGH and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £243,361
1yr change ▼ 11.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£243,361

▼ 11.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

238 Mbps

Property Prices in OL15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in OL15 is £243,361, which is 36% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in OL15 cost 15.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in OL15 have fallen 11.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £376,617 144
Semi-detached £234,486 220
Terraced £169,970 326
Flat £143,093 40
All types £243,361 772

5-Year Price History

£229K £238K £247K £256K £265K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in OL15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, OL15 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in OL15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

OL15 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Littleborough Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Primary Good mi
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

235,561

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in OL15 are 238.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 80% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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238.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in OL15 is collected by Rochdale. The Band D rate is £2,219/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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OL15 — LITTLEBOROUGH

Area Summary

OL15 (LITTLEBOROUGH) offers affordable property prices (£243,361, 15% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (238 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about OL15 LITTLEBOROUGH

What is the average house price in OL15 LITTLEBOROUGH?
The average house price in OL15 (LITTLEBOROUGH) is £243,361, based on 772 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 11.9% over the past year.
Is OL15 LITTLEBOROUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in OL15 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of OL15 LITTLEBOROUGH?
The population of OL15 (LITTLEBOROUGH) is approximately 235,561 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in OL15?
The average broadband download speed in OL15 is 238 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in OL15 LITTLEBOROUGH?
There are 5 schools in or near OL15. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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