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Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

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 very 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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill Population

8,981

Population density

1,866.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

38.41(+3%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.48(-17%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.92(+66%)

Public order

12.69(+26%)

Vehicle crime

7.24(+20%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,742

86.19%

Other White

389

4.33%

African

233

2.59%

Pakistani

115

1.28%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.88%

Total population: 8,983

Economics

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

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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£292,500	£246,100	£272,500	£327,500	£376,000
Flats	2	£174,000	£159,600	£166,000	£182,000	£188,400
Semi-Detached	28	£208,500	£124,800	£175,000	£236,250	£279,500
Terraced	35	£162,000	£120,650	£143,750	£185,000	£234,900

10 years median price trend in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

All postcodes in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103FX

Kinross Avenue

OL103JH

Heady Hill Road

BL97JL

Moss Hall Road

OL103LR

Gordon Way

OL104RP

Hillcrest Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail