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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

OL101AW

Callaghan Walk

OL101FW

Penhurst Crescent

OL101PD

Smith Street

OL101PN

Bradshaw Street

OL104JR

Queens Park Road

OL104TJ

Claybank Street

OL103ES

Kay Brow

OL104UQ

Tintern Place

OL104UX

Lever Street

OL101BN

Nelson Street

OL103FY

Seymour Street

OL104DG

Yarwood Close

OL104DN

Simpson Hill Close

OL104HP

Aspinall Street

OL104TQ

Thorn Close

OL101QA

Corry Street

OL103AR

Cleves Court

OL104BY

Sandiway

OL104DH

Barley Hall Street

OL104JH

Starkey Street

OL104JZ

Holland Street

OL101BW

King Street

OL101FR

Sundew Close

OL101ND

Southgate Industrial Estate

OL103AU

Wolsey Street

OL103BQ

Egerton Street

OL104ET

Promenade Street

OL104HA

Queens Park Road

OL104HY

James Street

OL101BX

Cromwell Street

OL101SD

Rochdale Road East

OL103AX

Cranmer Court

OL104ES

Adelaide Street

OL104PT

Bank Top Street

OL104JL

Starkey Street

OL101BL

Stanley Street

OL101JP

Pitt Street

OL101NE

Green Lane

OL101PE

Brierley Street

OL102DY

Cross Street

OL103AF

Cartridge Street

OL104JE

Woodfield Terrace

OL104JX

Hilda Street

OL104PA

Queen Street

OL101NT

Well Street

OL103AW

Egerton Street

OL104HG

John Street

OL104TW

West Starkey Street

OL101FJ

Pine Street

OL101FT

Gort Way

OL101PJ

Bradshaw Street

OL104HL

Aspinall Street

OL104LY

Market Street

OL101EQ

Hind Hill Street

OL101LJ

Church Street

OL101NH

Railway Street

OL103BG

Egerton Street

OL104JD

Miller Street

OL109AP

North Heywood

Data Sources

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