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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 203 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
203
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
70.67(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.11(+157%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.35(+304%)
Public order
31.15(+208%)
Other theft
17.87(+171%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 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
Detached8£347,500
Flats6£114,850
Semi-Detached17£200,000
Terraced80£149,000

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

OL101HJ

Walker Street

OL101PE

Brierley Street

OL101HL

Egerton Street

OL101FS

Schofield Street

OL101AR

Egerton Close

OL104JW

Starkey Street

OL103AN

Coomassie Street

OL104UL

Lime Grove

OL103EN

Wilton Street

OL104PX

Peel Lane

OL109BW

North Heywood

OL101AL

Caxton Street

OL101HP

Holly Oak Gardens

OL103EW

Wilton Street

OL104PR

Peel Lane

OL104DN

Simpson Hill Close

OL103AW

Egerton Street

OL101FP

Adam Street

OL101FY

Knutshaw Grove

OL104HD

Adelaide Street

OL101NF

Bedford Street

OL101FL

Pine Street

OL103AH

Smyrna Street

OL104DH

Barley Hall Street

OL104JY

Queen Street

OL101PJ

Bradshaw Street

OL101RN

Harefield Drive

OL104UN

Kirkstall Avenue

OL104JJ

Rutland Street

OL103EF

Coomassie Street

OL104BP

Harrison Gardens

OL104AY

North Heywood

OL104HB

Hartland Street

OL104UP

Furness Avenue

OL104PA

Queen Street

OL101RL

Rochdale Road East

OL103EG

School Street

OL104NN

York Street

OL101AJ

Hind Hill Street

OL104DX

Rochdale Road East

OL104NS

York Street

OL104PP

George Street

OL104DF

Rye Street

OL101DR

Schofield Street

OL103AA

Tower Street

OL101BX

Cromwell Street

OL103EP

Brook Gardens

OL104ET

Promenade Street

OL101HZ

Market Street

OL109BZ

North Heywood

OL104HE

Adelaide Street

OL104DA

Orchard Street

OL101EJ

Fox Street

OL104NY

Arthur Street

OL104UQ

Tintern Place

OL104LH

Langton Street

OL104UU

Heywood Hall Road

OL101JF

Bridge Street

OL104EN

Adelaide Street East

OL101FW

Penhurst Crescent

OL104DS

Slawson Way

OL101LA

Market Place

OL104BU

Muriel Street

OL104NZ

Gas Street

OL104XF

Clitheroe Close

OL104DT

Ingoe Close

OL103AS

Clifton Close

OL104TN

Cedar Avenue

OL113LX

Matthew Moss Lane

OL104NF

York Street

OL104JE

Woodfield Terrace

OL101JZ

Hind Hill Street

OL104TJ

Claybank Street

OL104UF

Abbey Crescent

OL101FU

Bow Lane

OL104PS

George Street

OL103AX

Cranmer Court

OL101AN

Hind Hill Street

OL101LE

Rochdale Road

OL103BB

Aragon Drive

OL101NE

Green Lane

OL104QD

Peel Street

OL101HD

Beeches

OL109AN

Hind Hill Street

OL101BB

Benfield Street

OL101DG

Hardfield Street

OL101PD

Smith Street

OL104HH

Townrow Street

OL101QE

Ryecroft Avenue

OL104JZ

Holland Street

OL104LG

Woodland Street

OL104LN

Elm Street

OL104TH

Claybank Street

OL101QJ

Rochdale Road East

OL104PQ

Elizabeth Street

OL103EE

Brayshaw Close

OL103AY

Coomassie Street

OL104NG

North Heywood

OL104LL

John Street

OL104HR

Aspinall Street

Data Sources

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