OL10 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenfield Court, 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 diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00027865 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENFIELD COURT, OL10 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENFIELD COURT, OL10 1AU.
282
42
£ 31,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. OL10 1AU's 64% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 1AU. The average age is 42.1. 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
Terraced
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL10 1AU has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Harwood Park Primary School
Newhouse Academy
Hopwood Community Primary School
Woodland Community Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Bridge Street Butchers0.8 km
- Connells0.3 km
- Raja Bros0.4 km
- The Manchester Sweet Shop0.7 km
- WH Smith - Birch Westbound0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.5 km
- Pig & Whistle0.7 km
- Edwin Waugh0.7 km
- Bay Horse0.8 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Hoyas Cantonese0.8 km
- The Tree House Cafe0.8 km
- Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy0.8 km
- The Whistle Stop0.7 km
- The Plaice to Eat0.6 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lucky U0.5 km
- Brunch0.5 km
- Crazy Pepper0.7 km
- Best Taste Kitchen0.7 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.8 km
- Rochdale5.0 km
- Mills Hill5.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Josephs High School0.1 km
- St Josephs High School0.1 km
- Walton Street0.3 km
- Walton Street0.3 km
- Mount Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL101AU · Data under Open Government Licence