OL10 2QS is a well-regarded residential area on Bader Drive, 0.1km from Siddal Moor 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 2QS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 19.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2QS are sourced from Output Area E00027882 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADER DRIVE, OL10 2QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADER DRIVE, OL10 2QS.
275
47
£ 41,500 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
OL10 2QS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% 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 down 19.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 2QS. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 177,000
16 sales · Mean £ 188,906
Terraced
£ 149,000
1 sales · Mean £ 149,000
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
Harwood Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- WH Smith - Birch Westbound0.9 km
- Middleton Road Express0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch East0.9 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch Westbound0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Tree House Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound0.9 km
- Newhouse Academy0.4 km
- The Birch Hotel0.8 km
- Xavier's Keto Kitchen0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Burger King - Birch East0.9 km
- Burger King - Birch Westbound0.9 km
- Costa Drive Thru - Birch East0.9 km
- Greggs - Birch Westbound0.9 km
- Costa Coffee - Birch East0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
- Bay Horse1.0 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton3.0 km
- Mills Hill4.3 km
- Bury Metrolink5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bader Drive0.1 km
- Bader Drive0.2 km
- Hareshill Road0.3 km
- Hareshill Road0.3 km
- Ribblesdale Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: OL102QS · Data under Open Government Licence