Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

OL10 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL10 1DF.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL10 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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Harwood Park Primary School

Requires Improvement355 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Good750 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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Hopwood Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.9 km
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All Souls Church of England Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils0.9 km
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Newhouse Academy

Inadequate963 pupils1.0 km
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Woodland Community Primary School

Good507 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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