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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

OL101AQ

Hind Hill Street

OL101NW

Fir Street

OL104HN

Aspinall Street

OL104ND

Dawson Street

OL101DD

Isherwood Close

OL101FH

Pine Street

OL104DB

Woodland Road

OL104HE

Adelaide Street

OL104JF

Shadwell Street East

OL104XB

Queens Park Road

OL104XF

Clitheroe Close

OL101DW

Manchester Street

OL101PW

Southgate Industrial Estate

OL104DQ

Fold Street

OL104HT

Mutual Street

OL104PS

George Street

OL101AX

Cobden Street

OL104DD

Barley Hall Street

OL104HR

Aspinall Street

OL104PG

William Greenwood Close

OL109BE

Hind Hill Street

OL101DB

Harwood Gardens

OL101QB

Ryecroft Avenue

OL109BW

North Heywood

OL101BQ

Gorsey Hill Street

OL101HZ

Market Street

OL104DA

Orchard Street

OL104DT

Ingoe Close

OL104LG

Woodland Street

OL104NJ

Longford Street

OL104UH

Peel Lane

OL101EJ

Fox Street

OL101JG

Bridge Street

OL101NL

Manchester Street

OL101QD

Woodstock Close

OL104PP

George Street

OL104TR

Ash Street

OL103EH

Farnworth Street

OL103HG

Clemshaw Close

OL101PT

Rochdale Lane

OL104AA

Bamford Road

OL104HU

Tonge Street

OL104QB

Smethurst Street

OL101PU

Smith Street

OL103AA

Tower Street

OL104LW

Clarke Street

OL101AD

Emmott Close

OL101HU

Bethel Street

OL101JB

Bridge Street

OL103AD

Tower Street

OL104DF

Rye Street

OL104DL

Captain Fold

OL104DS

Slawson Way

OL104EB

Promenade Street

OL101AJ

Hind Hill Street

OL101BS

Buxton Street

OL101BZ

Penn Street

OL101DP

Hall Street

OL103ER

Mellor Brow

OL104BT

Smithies Street

OL104JG

Ann Street

OL104JS

Starkey Street

OL101AR

Egerton Close

OL101EG

Mary Street

OL101RN

Harefield Drive

OL101HD

Beeches

OL101NX

Russell Street

OL103BN

Belgrave Street

OL104AU

Derby Drive

OL104NY

Arthur Street

OL104PX

Peel Lane

OL101AE

Chestnut Gardens

OL101LT

Hartley Street

OL101NG

Green Lane

OL103EF

Coomassie Street

OL103EL

Sexton Street

OL104JA

Temple Street

OL104NG

North Heywood

OL104PQ

Elizabeth Street

OL104UE

Tintern Avenue

OL101DT

Pine Street

OL101EZ

Brunswick Street

OL103EJ

Kay Street

OL104DE

Healey Avenue

OL104DU

Barley Hall Street

OL104NH

Longford Street

OL104XA

Park Terrace

OL101FL

Pine Street

OL101GA

Henry Hill Close

OL101HH

Egerton Crescent

OL101LA

Market Place

OL104PU

Dawson Street

OL104PW

George Street

OL104UL

Lime Grove

OL101AA

Hornby Street

OL104ED

Gorton Street

OL101AU

Greenfield Court

OL101EH

Hill Street

OL101LR

North Heywood

OL104HS

Millers Brook Close

Data Sources

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