OL10 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Buxton Street, 0.9km from Broadfield in Heywood. Administratively it sits within North Heywood ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL10 1BS represents 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.
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 £216k, up 56.5% year-on-year. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00027851 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUXTON STREET, OL10 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUXTON STREET, OL10 1BS.
298
41
£ 31,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
OL10 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 56.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 1BS. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 213,333
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL10 1BS 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
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
Woodland Community Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
All Souls Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Bridge Street Butchers0.9 km
- Connells0.3 km
- Raja Bros0.6 km
- The Manchester Sweet Shop0.8 km
- WH Smith - Birch Westbound0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.4 km
- Pig & Whistle0.9 km
- Edwin Waugh0.7 km
- Bay Horse0.7 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Hoyas Cantonese0.6 km
- The Tree House Cafe0.7 km
- Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy0.6 km
- The Whistle Stop0.8 km
- The Plaice to Eat0.5 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lucky U0.3 km
- Brunch0.4 km
- Crazy Pepper0.6 km
- Best Taste Kitchen0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.7 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.6 km
- Rochdale4.8 km
- Mills Hill5.1 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Mount Street0.1 km
- Mount Street0.2 km
- Walton Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL101BS · Data under Open Government Licence