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Location in Greater ManchesterDurn sits where the marker shows within the county.

13,902
Population
6,286
Households
4 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
92
Schools nearby
£45,850
Avg. household income
510
Businesses
431
People per km²

About Durn

Durn is a small village located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL15 postcode area. The village is primarily residential, offering a quiet atmosphere for its inhabitants. Durn is surrounded by green spaces and fields, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely walks. The local community is close-knit, with various amenities available for residents.

Transport links in Durn are fairly accessible, allowing for easy travel to nearby towns and cities. The village is situated not far from the larger town of Todmorden, where additional shops, restaurants, and services can be found. Durn's location makes it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding areas of West Yorkshire and Lancashire, with plenty of scenic routes for those who enjoy driving or cycling.

School Ratings in Durn

There are 92 schools in and around Durn. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Durn

The average property price is £210K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £155K.

Deprivation and Employment in Durn

Durn sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Durn

There are 13 GP surgeries within three miles of Durn, the nearest being The Village Medical Ctr. (0.6 miles away).

Property Prices 2,416 sales

Average Price £210K
£255 , £4.45M
Detached £343K 409
Semi £208K 715
Terraced £155K 973
Flat £130K 128

Schools & Education 92 within 5 miles View all schools

54 Primary
8 Secondary
30 Other
Good 2

Ofsted ratings for schools in the OL15 postcode area.

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Littleborough Centre 0.6 miles Littleborough Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary 1.5 miles Wardle Academy Secondary Good 1.8 miles St James' Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Meadows School Not applicable Good 2.2 miles Crossgates Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Great Howarth School Not applicable Good 2.3 miles

Household Income in Durn ONS 2023

The average total household income in Durn is approximately £45,850 a year before tax, 17% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £35,376. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Durn £45,850
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £35,376.

Businesses in Durn ONS 2025

There are approximately 510 active businesses based in Durn, around 37 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

510 Total businesses
37 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 88%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Durn IMD 2025

Durn sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
4/10
Children 0-15 17%
Working age 61%
Older 65+ 22%
2,354 Children (0-15) 17%
8,442 Working Age 61%
3,106 Older (65+) 22%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 24.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Littleborough Train Station 0.6 miles
Smithy Bridge Train Station 1.4 miles
Walsden Train Station 3.4 miles
Rochdale Train Station 3.8 miles
Todmorden Train Station 4.8 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 5.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Honresfeld 0 yards Littleborough 0.6 miles Caldermoor 0.6 miles Gale 0.6 miles Smithy Bridge 0.9 miles Clough 0.9 miles Shore 1.2 miles Calderbrook 1.2 miles Summit 1.2 miles Rakewood 1.2 miles Dearnley 1.4 miles Little Clegg 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward Littleborough Lakeside
Constituency Rochdale
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Home Ownership in Durn

Of the 6,201 households in and around Durn, 74% are owned, 8% are socially rented and 19% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 74% Social rented 8% Private rented 19%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Durn.

Frequently Asked Questions about Durn

What is the population of Durn?
Durn has a population of approximately 13,902 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Durn?
The average property in and around Durn sold for about £210,472, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 40% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Durn a deprived area?
Durn sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Durn?
Durn is covered by the OL15 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Durn?
There are 92 schools within 5 miles of Durn, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Durn?
The nearest railway station to Durn is Littleborough Train Station, about 0.6 miles away.

Streets in OL15 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Drive 1 Aberley Fold 1 Ainsworth Street 1 Albion Street 1 Alfred Street 1 Arm Road 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashwood Drive 2 Ashworth Close 3 Ballard Close 1 Bamford Street 2 Bank Close 1 Barehill Street 5 Barke Street 1 Barnes Meadows 4 Beaumont Close 1 Beechwood Avenue 1 Bents Farm Close 1 Blackstone Edge Old Road 8 Blyth Avenue 1 Box Street 1 Branch Road 1 Brentwood Close 1 Bridge Bank Road 2 Bridgenorth Drive 1 Broadfield Drive 2 Brook Street 1 Brookfield Drive 1 Brooklyn Avenue 2 Brookway 1

Postcodes in OL15 50 shown View all postcodes

OL15 0AA OL15 0AB OL15 0AD OL15 0AE OL15 0AF OL15 0AG OL15 0AH OL15 0AJ OL15 0AL OL15 0AN OL15 0AP OL15 0AQ OL15 0AR OL15 0AS OL15 0AT OL15 0AU OL15 0AW OL15 0AX OL15 0AY OL15 0AZ OL15 0BB OL15 0BD OL15 0BE OL15 0BF OL15 0BG OL15 0BH OL15 0BJ OL15 0BL OL15 0BN OL15 0BP OL15 0BQ OL15 0BS OL15 0BT OL15 0BU OL15 0BW OL15 0BX OL15 0BY OL15 0BZ OL15 0DA OL15 0DB OL15 0DD OL15 0DE OL15 0DF OL15 0DG OL15 0DH OL15 0DJ OL15 0DL OL15 0DN OL15 0DP OL15 0DQ