OL10 4HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tonge Street, 0.4km from Heywood in Heywood. Administratively it sits within North Heywood ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, OL10 4HU offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — 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.
Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for OL10 4HU are sourced from Output Area E00027840 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TONGE STREET, OL10 4HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONGE STREET, OL10 4HU.
319
31
£ 41,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: OL10 4HU 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 4HU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 38% 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 4HU. The average age is 30.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 84,750
8 sales · Mean £ 95,375
school Local Schools
Harwood Park Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
All Souls Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Hopwood Community Primary School
Woodland Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Bridge Street Butchers0.9 km
- Connells0.6 km
- Heywood Sports Village1.0 km
- The Manchester Sweet Shop0.7 km
- Heywood Corner Shop0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Duke of Wellington0.4 km
- Heywood St James Football Club0.9 km
- The Brown Cow0.8 km
- Edwin Waugh0.6 km
- White Lion0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Hoyas Cantonese0.2 km
- Desserts Dilemma0.9 km
- Florenco0.4 km
- Il Vecchio0.5 km
- Little Play Town0.5 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Lucky U0.6 km
- Carribbean Vybz Classic0.2 km
- Caspian Pizza0.9 km
- Cheeky Chicken & Heywood Kebab House0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleton2.3 km
- Rochdale4.3 km
- Mills Hill5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Miller Street0.1 km
- Starkey Street0.2 km
- Miller Street0.2 km
- Starkey Street0.2 km
- Wild Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: OL104HU · Data under Open Government Licence