OL10 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Heywood in Heywood. Administratively it sits within North Heywood ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, OL10 1DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00027850 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL10 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL10 1DF.
357
37
£ 31,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
OL10 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 1DF. The average age is 37.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Harwood Park Primary School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Hopwood Community Primary School
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Newhouse Academy
Woodland Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Bridge Street Butchers0.8 km
- Connells0.3 km
- Raja Bros0.7 km
- The Manchester Sweet Shop0.7 km
- WH Smith - Birch Westbound0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.1 km
- Edwin Waugh0.6 km
- Bay Horse0.8 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.6 km
- The Dressers Arms0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Hoyas Cantonese0.4 km
- The Tree House Cafe0.9 km
- Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy0.4 km
- The Whistle Stop0.7 km
- The Plaice to Eat0.3 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lucky U0.3 km
- Brunch0.1 km
- Crazy Pepper0.5 km
- Best Taste Kitchen0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.5 km
- Rochdale4.6 km
- Mills Hill5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Street0.1 km
- Schofield Street0.1 km
- Schofield Street0.1 km
- Mount Street0.1 km
- Hardfield Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: OL101DF · Data under Open Government Licence