Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

DORCHESTER GROVE, OL10 2PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCHESTER GROVE, OL10 2PJ.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good412 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Good750 pupils0.3 km
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Newhouse Academy

Inadequate963 pupils0.4 km
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Harwood Park Primary School

Requires Improvement355 pupils0.7 km
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Hopwood Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.8 km
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Woodland Community Primary School

Good507 pupils1.0 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good372 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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