OL10 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harwood Park, 0.8km from Heywood in Heywood. Administratively it sits within North Heywood ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL10 1BJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00027849 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARWOOD PARK, OL10 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWOOD PARK, OL10 1BJ.
292
45
£ 31,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 45, OL10 1BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £350k 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 1BJ. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
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
Hopwood Community Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Woodland Community Primary School
All Souls Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Bridge Street Butchers0.8 km
- Connells0.2 km
- Raja Bros0.5 km
- The Manchester Sweet Shop0.6 km
- WH Smith - Birch Westbound0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.3 km
- Pig & Whistle0.9 km
- Edwin Waugh0.6 km
- Bay Horse0.8 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Hoyas Cantonese0.6 km
- The Tree House Cafe0.8 km
- Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy0.5 km
- The Whistle Stop0.6 km
- The Plaice to Eat0.3 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lucky U0.3 km
- Brunch0.3 km
- Crazy Pepper0.5 km
- Best Taste Kitchen0.4 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.6 km
- Rochdale4.8 km
- Mills Hill5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Street0.1 km
- Mount Street0.1 km
- King Street0.2 km
- King Street0.2 km
- Mount Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL101BJ · Data under Open Government Licence