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Heywood Town

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About

Heywood is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Located near the River Roch, it is part of a larger urban area with strong industrial roots. The town has a mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities, serving as a commuter hub for nearby cities like Manchester and Rochdale.

Heywood’s town center features a range of shops, cafes, and services, with a focus on community-focused businesses. The area includes landmarks like Heywood Civic Centre and Queen’s Park, which hosts events and recreational activities. Transport links include bus routes and proximity to major roads like the M62, connecting the town to wider regions.

Area overview

On average Heywood Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 31.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Heywood Town is £31,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Heywood Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heywood Town Population
10,321
Population density
4,243.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,704
84.33%
Other White
501
4.85%
African
309
2.99%
Pakistani
202
1.96%
Irish
78
0.76%
Total population: 10,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,110
23.05%
Owns outright
1,038
21.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,022
21.23%
Social rents from council
818
16.99%
Other social rented
685
14.23%
Total households: 4,815

Property prices in Heywood Town

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in Heywood Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heywood Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£294,000
Flats4£126,250
Semi-Detached28£189,500
Terraced69£147,000

10 years median price trend in Heywood Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heywood Town.

All postcodes in Heywood Town

OL101EH

Hill Street

OL101LR

Heywood Town

OL101PD

Smith Street

OL101PN

Bradshaw Street

OL103EY

Agincourt Street

OL103FJ

Shuttle Drive

OL104PJ

Collinge Street

OL104TJ

Clay Bank Street

OL101NP

Fir Street

OL101BN

Nelson Street

OL102DH

Burnside Close

OL102QW

Goldcraft Close

OL103BF

Moor Street

OL103ES

Kay Brow

OL103FY

Seymour Street

OL104HQ

Adelaide Street

OL104QU

Derby Street

OL104XJ

Hartford Close

OL101FR

Sundew Close

OL101BW

Buxton Street

OL103AR

Belgrave Street

OL103AU

Lytham Drive

OL103BQ

Egerton Street

OL103DZ

Pasture Close

OL104ET

Promenade Street

OL104HA

Adelaide Street

OL104JH

Ann Street

OL104QQ

Mason Street

OL101BX

Cromwell Street

OL102AD

Rock Street

OL103AX

Boleyn Court

OL103HJ

High Street

OL103HQ

Victory Way

OL104AR

Derby Drive

OL104ES

Adelaide Street

OL104PT

Bank Top

OL104PA

Queen Street

OL101BL

Gorsey Hill Street

OL101JP

Pitt Street

OL101NT

Well Street

OL101PE

Brierley Street

OL103AF

Aragon Drive

OL103AW

Cranmer Court

OL103BY

South Avenue

OL104HG

Clarke Street

OL104JE

Aspinall Street

OL104TW

Bank Top Street

OL101EQ

Hind Hill Street

OL101FJ

Pine Street

OL101LJ

Heywood Town

OL101PJ

Bradshaw Street

OL103BG

Betley Street

OL104HL

Aspinall Street

OL104JD

Miller Street

OL104LY

Bamford Road

OL104QT

Bury Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.