OL10 2QA is a well-regarded residential area on Manchester Road, 0.4km from Siddal Moor in Birch. Administratively it sits within Hopwood Hall ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For serious buyers, OL10 2QA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2QA are sourced from Output Area E00027877 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER ROAD, OL10 2QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, OL10 2QA.
233
43
£ 41,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates OL10 2QA — age 43, 78% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2QA. The average age is 43.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
school Local Schools
Newhouse Academy
Hopwood Community Primary School
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Edgar Wood Academy
St Anne's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Newhouse Academy0.8 km
- The Birch Hotel0.4 km
- Canteen @ Martin Brower0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton3.2 km
- Mills Hill4.1 km
- Bury Metrolink5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hareshill Road0.1 km
- Hareshill Road0.1 km
- Hareshill Road0.1 km
- Bader Drive0.2 km
- Bader Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL102QA · Data under Open Government Licence