OL10 2AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Lane End in Heywood. Administratively it sits within Hopwood Hall ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL10 2AB offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00181725 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OL10 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OL10 2AB.
279
38
£ 41,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 2AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
OL10 2AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 44% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 2AB. The average age is 38.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL10 2AB 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
Hopwood Community Primary School
Newhouse Academy
Harwood Park Primary School
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
All Souls Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- WH Smith - Birch Westbound0.2 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch East0.2 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch Westbound0.2 km
- Heywood Booze n Basics0.5 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch Westbound0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.9 km
- Bay Horse0.2 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.4 km
- Woolpack Hotel0.9 km
- Starkey Arms0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Hoyas Cantonese1.0 km
- The Tree House Cafe0.4 km
- Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy0.9 km
- Bella Sera1.0 km
- Caprinos1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Lucky U0.7 km
- Brunch0.9 km
- Delightz0.5 km
- Greggs - Birch East0.2 km
- Jojo's Chippy0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton1.9 km
- Mills Hill4.4 km
- Rochdale4.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Woodlands0.3 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- The Woodlands0.3 km
- Walton Street0.4 km
- Hopwood Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: OL102AB · Data under Open Government Licence