OL10 2HN is a safe, established residential area on Magdala Street, 0.5km from Lane End in Heywood. Administratively it sits within Hopwood Hall ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For families considering a move, OL10 2HN represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% 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: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2HN are sourced from Output Area E00027856 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAGDALA STREET, OL10 2HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALA STREET, OL10 2HN.
276
38
£ 41,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 2HN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 38, OL10 2HN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £96k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 2HN. The average age is 38.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 96,500
7 sales · Mean £ 96,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
OL10 2HN 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
- Dotties Pantry0.7 km
- PD Trading MCR Ltd0.3 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch East0.2 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch Westbound0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.9 km
- Starkey Arms0.5 km
- Bay Horse0.2 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.3 km
- Woolpack Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Tree House Cafe0.1 km
- Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound0.2 km
- Newhouse Academy0.6 km
- Planet Play Ltd0.9 km
- Il Vecchio0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Lucky U0.7 km
- Burger King - Birch East0.2 km
- Burger King - Birch Westbound0.2 km
- Costa Drive Thru - Birch East0.2 km
- Greggs - Birch Westbound0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.2 km
- Mills Hill4.4 km
- Rochdale4.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Woodlands0.1 km
- Hopwood Avenue0.1 km
- The Woodlands0.1 km
- Hopwood Avenue0.2 km
- Arnold Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL102HN · Data under Open Government Licence