OL10 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Broadfield in Heywood. Administratively it sits within North Heywood ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00027851 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL10 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL10 1AR.
298
41
£ 31,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, OL10 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £110k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 1AR. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
school Local Schools
Harwood Park Primary School
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Newhouse Academy
Woodland Community Primary School
Hopwood Community Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
All Souls Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Bridge Street Butchers0.7 km
- Connells0.1 km
- Heywood Sports Village0.9 km
- Raja Bros0.4 km
- The Manchester Sweet Shop0.6 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.4 km
- Pig & Whistle0.8 km
- Edwin Waugh0.5 km
- Bay Horse0.9 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Hoyas Cantonese0.7 km
- The Tree House Cafe0.9 km
- Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy0.6 km
- The Whistle Stop0.5 km
- The Plaice to Eat0.4 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky U0.5 km
- Brunch0.4 km
- Crazy Pepper0.4 km
- Best Taste Kitchen0.5 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.9 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.7 km
- Rochdale4.9 km
- Bury Metrolink5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mary Street0.1 km
- Benfield Street0.1 km
- Mount Street0.2 km
- Mount Street0.2 km
- Walker Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL101AR · Data under Open Government Licence