OL10 2RJ is a safe, established residential area on Phoenix Park Industrial Estate, 0.3km from Lane End in Heywood. Administratively it sits within Hopwood Hall ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
OL10 2RJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 2RJ are sourced from Output Area E00181818 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHOENIX PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OL10 2RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OL10 2RJ.
142
34
£ 41,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 2RJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
OL10 2RJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OL10 2RJ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
OL10 2RJ 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- BP Forecourt - Birch East0.3 km
- BP Forecourt - Birch Westbound0.3 km
- Heywood Booze n Basics0.6 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch Westbound0.3 km
- Smiths Bakers & Confectioners0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy0.9 km
- KEGS Coffee House0.4 km
- The Cafe0.8 km
- Il Vecchio0.8 km
- Xavier's Keto Kitchen0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bay Horse0.3 km
- Hopwood Unionist Club0.5 km
- Duke of Wellington0.9 km
- Starkey Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Delightz0.6 km
- Greggs - Birch East0.3 km
- Jojo's Chippy0.3 km
- Naga Spice0.7 km
- Costa Coffee - Birch East0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- M&S Simply Food - Birch East0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton1.9 km
- Mills Hill4.3 km
- Rochdale4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.4 km
- The Woodlands0.4 km
- The Woodlands0.4 km
- Arnold Avenue0.5 km
- Walton Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: OL102RJ · Data under Open Government Licence