OL10 2PJ is a safe, established residential area on Dorchester Grove, 0.7km from Broadfield in Heywood. Administratively it sits within Hopwood Hall ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL10 2PJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 £195k, up 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2PJ are sourced from Output Area E00027870 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORCHESTER GROVE, OL10 2PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCHESTER GROVE, OL10 2PJ.
336
46
£ 41,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. OL10 2PJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 2PJ. The average age is 45.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
7 sales · Mean £ 168,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL10 2PJ 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
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Newhouse Academy
Harwood Park Primary School
Hopwood Community Primary School
Woodland Community Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Connells0.6 km
- Raja Bros0.5 km
- The Manchester Sweet Shop1.0 km
- WH Smith - Birch Westbound0.8 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.8 km
- Pig & Whistle0.7 km
- Newmarket Hotel0.7 km
- Starkey Arms0.7 km
- The Kings0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Tree House Cafe0.7 km
- Basement Diner1.0 km
- Berties Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound0.8 km
- Grandma Kate's Tearoom1.0 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Lucky U0.8 km
- Heywood Fish Bar0.9 km
- Big Bite1.0 km
- Burger King - Birch East0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.9 km
- Mills Hill5.0 km
- Bury Metrolink5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Newhouse Road0.1 km
- St Josephs High School0.3 km
- St Josephs High School0.3 km
- Walton Street0.3 km
- Newhouse Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL102PJ · Data under Open Government Licence