OL10 2JP is a safe, established residential area on Gregge Street, 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 2JP offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% 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. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2JP are sourced from Output Area E00027875 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREGGE STREET, OL10 2JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREGGE STREET, OL10 2JP.
261
34
£ 41,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 2JP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
OL10 2JP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 41% 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 2JP. The average age is 34.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
4 sales · Mean £ 96,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL10 2JP 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- PD Trading MCR Ltd0.4 km
- Dotties Pantry0.7 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch East0.1 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch Westbound0.1 km
- Heywood Booze n Basics0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bay Horse0.1 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.3 km
- Woolpack Hotel0.9 km
- Starkey Arms0.5 km
- Duke of Wellington0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- KEGS Coffee House0.2 km
- The Cafe0.7 km
- Il Vecchio0.7 km
- Xavier's Keto Kitchen0.2 km
- Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Delightz0.5 km
- Greggs - Birch East0.1 km
- Jojo's Chippy0.1 km
- Naga Spice0.5 km
- Sunny Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.1 km
- Mills Hill4.3 km
- Rochdale4.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Woodlands0.2 km
- The Woodlands0.2 km
- Hopwood Avenue0.3 km
- Arnold Avenue0.3 km
- Arnold Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL102JP · Data under Open Government Licence