Postcode Analysis Rochdale, North West

MIDDLETON ROAD, OL10 2LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON ROAD, OL10 2LH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

410

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: OL10 2LH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

OL10 2LH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 87% 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. Property prices are trending up 20.5% year-on-year.

home £253,888 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OL10 2LH is a sought-after residential area on Middleton Road, 0.6km from Lane End in Heywood. Administratively it sits within Hopwood Hall ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in OL10, OL10 2LH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 20.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2LH are sourced from Output Area E00172369 (shared with 10 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 2LH. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

9 sales · Mean £ 245,722

Detached

£ 176,000

5 sales · Mean £ 174,200

Terraced

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

OL10 2LH 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 offences1

school Local Schools

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Hopwood Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.7 km
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Newhouse Academy

Inadequate963 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Church of England Academy

Requires Improvement784 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Good750 pupils1.5 km
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Good412 pupils1.5 km
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Harwood Park Primary School

Requires Improvement355 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • BP Forecourt - Birch East0.8 km
  • BP Forecourt - Birch Westbound0.8 km
  • M&S Simply Food - Birch Westbound0.8 km
  • The Village Convenience Store0.7 km
  • WHS - Birch East0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound0.8 km
  • Newhouse Academy0.8 km
  • The Tree House Cafe0.6 km
  • KEGS Coffee House0.7 km
  • Xavier's Keto Kitchen0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Burger King - Birch East0.8 km
  • Burger King - Birch Westbound0.8 km
  • Costa Drive Thru - Birch East0.8 km
  • Greggs - Birch Westbound0.8 km
  • Greggs - Birch East0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bay Horse0.8 km
  • Hopwood Unionist Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleton2.5 km
  • Mills Hill3.8 km
  • Rochdale5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lenten Grove0.1 km
  • Lenten Grove0.1 km
  • Heywood Fire Station0.3 km
  • Heywood Fire Station0.3 km
  • Arnold Avenue0.4 km