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About

North Heywood is a residential ward situated on the western edge of the Rochdale borough. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing estates, with local amenities centred along main routes like Bury and Rochdale Old Road. It contains several primary schools and community spaces, including the large Darnhill estate. The ward is bordered by open land and the Heywood township to the south, maintaining a distinct separation from the main urban centre.

The landscape includes significant green corridors like Hopwood Woods and parts of the Rochdale Canal, which provide walking routes. A notable local feature is the presence of the Heywood Distribution Park, a major logistics and employment hub located on former industrial land. This large-scale development contrasts with the surrounding residential streets, shaping the area's economic profile and daily rhythm for many residents.

Area overview

On average North Heywood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 204 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Heywood is £37,394 per year. There are 3 schools in North Heywood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Heywood is home to around 11,363 people, with a population density of about 2,886.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
204
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Heywood Population
11,363
Population density
2,886.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.76(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.11(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.35(+305%)
Public order
31.15(+209%)
Other theft
17.87(+170%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,622
84.69%
Other White
476
4.19%
African
327
2.88%
Pakistani
304
2.68%
Irish
83
0.73%
Total population: 11,362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,264
25.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,989
22.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,551
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,340
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,024
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,946

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,307
25.55%
Owns outright
1,176
22.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,153
22.54%
Social rents from council
719
14.05%
Other social rented
622
12.16%
Total households: 5,116

Property prices in North Heywood

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in North Heywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Heywood 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 North Heywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£357,500
Flats4£121,250
Semi-Detached18£187,500
Terraced76£147,500

10 years median price trend in North Heywood

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

All postcodes in North Heywood

OL103AG

Boleyn Court

OL104UG

Abbey Crescent

OL101AS

Wilton Grove

OL101DA

Mount Street

OL103AT

Lytham Drive

OL103EW

Wilton Street

OL104EG

Dewhurst Street

OL104EN

Adelaide Street East

OL104LF

Queen Street

OL104UN

Kirkstall Avenue

OL104UR

Whitby Avenue

OL113LX

Matthew Moss Lane

OL101DG

Hardfield Street

OL101DH

Schofield Street

OL101LE

Rochdale Road

OL102AJ

Cowburn Street

OL104LZ

Temple Street

OL104QD

Peel Street

OL104UD

Peel Lane

OL104PR

Peel Lane

OL101HG

Coomassie Street

OL101NY

Russell Street

OL101PF

Rochdale Lane

OL101QJ

Rochdale Road East

OL101RJ

Rochdale Road East

OL103EE

Brayshaw Close

OL103EP

Brook Gardens

OL104AB

River Street

OL101HQ

St Annes Mews

OL101AL

Caxton Street

OL101HX

Market Street

OL101JJ

Farnworth Street

OL103AE

Grosvenor Street

OL104JU

Langton Street

OL104PN

Dawson Street

OL101QQ

Barnfield Street

OL103BB

Aragon Drive

OL104HX

Miller Street

OL104JJ

Rutland Street

OL101AB

Hornby Street

OL101AN

Hind Hill Street

OL101BD

Prince Street

OL101JW

Shepherd Street

OL103BA

Coverdale Close

OL104LH

Langton Street

OL104TH

Claybank Street

OL109BR

Hind Hill Street

OL101JF

Bridge Street

OL103AQ

Coomassie Street

OL104EQ

Olive Street

OL104HD

Adelaide Street

OL104UA

Mossbank Grove

OL101BA

King Street

OL101BG

Glendale Close

OL101DJ

Bowling Green Street

OL101ED

Taylor Street

OL101FS

Schofield Street

OL101HP

Holly Oak Gardens

OL104DP

Carruthers Close

OL104TU

Peel Lane

OL104TY

Melrose Avenue

OL101FN

Pine Street

OL101PB

Manchester Street

OL101PG

Rochdale Lane

OL103EQ

Brunswick Street

OL104DX

Rochdale Road East

OL104HH

Townrow Street

OL104UP

Furness Avenue

OL101DQ

Fletcher Close

OL101HY

Mission Street

OL101LW

Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw M C Way

OL104LD

Municipal Close

OL104TA

Bamford Road

OL104XD

Garden Street

OL101AP

Egerton Street

OL101FX

Fisher Drive

OL101NF

Bedford Street

OL103EA

Glazebrook Close

OL104BU

Muriel Street

OL101BT

Railway Terrace

OL104JQ

Prospect Place

OL104LJ

Willow Street

OL104NZ

Gas Street

OL104PE

Dawson Street

OL104TP

Clay Bank Street

OL104HW

Aspinall Street

OL104TS

Bay Street

OL109AN

Hind Hill Street

OL101FU

Bow Lane

OL101HJ

Walker Street

OL104JY

Queen Street

OL104UU

Heywood Hall Road

OL101AZ

Wilton Grove

OL101HR

North Heywood

OL103AB

St James Terrace

OL103AN

Coomassie Street

OL103EG

School Street

OL103EN

Wilton Street

OL104DR

Connell Way

OL104LN

Elm Street

Data Sources

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