Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

MAGDALA STREET, OL10 2HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALA STREET, OL10 2HN.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Hopwood Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.0 km
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Newhouse Academy

Inadequate963 pupils0.6 km
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Harwood Park Primary School

Requires Improvement355 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Good750 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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All Souls Church of England Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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