Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, OL10 2QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYWOOD OLD ROAD, OL10 2QN.

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Population

461

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

OL10 2QN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

OL10 2QN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heywood Old Road, 0.4km from Birch in Middleton (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within West Middleton ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.

For families considering a move, OL10 2QN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2QN are sourced from Output Area E00028104 (shared with 28 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 2QN. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 177,350

4 sales · Mean £ 179,800

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

school Local Schools

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Edgar Wood Academy

111 pupils0.0 km
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Bowlee Park Community Primary School

Outstanding890 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton

Good456 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Gardeners Arms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Birch Hotel1.0 km
  • The Good Life Cafe0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Becky's Farm Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mills Hill4.0 km
  • Castleton4.5 km
  • Heaton Park Metrolink4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Langley Lane0.2 km
  • Greenhill Farm0.2 km
  • Langley Lane0.3 km
  • Greenhill Farm0.3 km
  • bnd)(to def rte)0.4 km