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Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

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About

Heywood Heap Bridge is a residential district with a mix of housing, including terraced homes and some modern developments. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Bury Street, providing essential services for the community. Its location offers straightforward road connections to central Heywood and Rochdale, with the Rochdale Canal running nearby.

Darnhill is a large post-war housing estate characterised by its own distinct centre with a library and community facilities. The area contains numerous green spaces and playing fields, with Darnhill Park being a significant open area. Housing here consists primarily of council-built properties, and the estate is situated on elevated ground overlooking the wider Heywood locality.

Area overview

On average Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill is £40,769 per year. There are 3 schools in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill is home to around 8,981 people, with a population density of about 1,866.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill Population
8,981
Population density
1,866.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.41(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.48(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.92(+66%)
Public order
12.69(+25%)
Vehicle crime
7.24(+21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,742
86.19%
Other White
389
4.33%
African
233
2.59%
Pakistani
115
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
79
0.88%
Total population: 8,983

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,645
23.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,420
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,230
17.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,104
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
827
12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,889

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,058
28.63%
Owns outright
978
26.46%
Other social rented
804
21.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
10.74%
Social rents from council
390
10.55%
Total households: 3,696

Property prices in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£190,000
Terraced36£161,000
Semi-Detached27£220,000
Detached6£252,500

10 years median price trend in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill.

All postcodes in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103PF

Hamilton Way

OL103LU

Argyle Street

OL103JE

Bury Old Road

OL103PS

Glencoe Close

OL104SW

Lune Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.