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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

OL101BP

Hampden Street

OL104DW

Harold Lees Road

OL101QQ

Barnfield Street

OL101NG

Green Lane

OL101FQ

Omrod Road

OL104XA

Park Terrace

OL101QF

Blenheim Close

OL101DD

Isherwood Close

OL104XB

Queens Park Road

OL104HT

Mutual Street

OL101PW

Southgate Industrial Estate

OL104JU

Langton Street

OL101AB

Hornby Street

OL101QB

Ryecroft Avenue

OL101NW

Fir Street

OL104JQ

Prospect Place

OL104JX

Hilda Street

OL101HR

North Heywood

OL103EQ

Brunswick Street

OL104JH

Starkey Street

OL104HW

Aspinall Street

OL101HT

Market Street

OL101QA

Corry Street

OL104EA

Gorton Street

OL104TF

Bamford Road

OL104UY

Queens Park Road

OL104AA

Bamford Road

OL103AB

St James Terrace

OL101BH

Stanley Street

OL109BR

Hind Hill Street

OL104UH

Peel Lane

OL101NJ

Railway Street

OL104LD

Municipal Close

OL104JA

Temple Street

OL101BJ

Harwood Park

OL104LJ

Willow Street

OL104EG

Dewhurst Street

OL101DH

Schofield Street

OL101DF

Birch Street

OL101DA

Mount Street

OL104DJ

Crimble Lane

OL104EJ

Wild Street

OL109BH

Hind Hill Street

OL101JG

Bridge Street

OL101AZ

Wilton Grove

OL104UJ

Cedar Avenue

OL101PR

Cross Street

OL104DB

Woodland Road

OL101DP

Hall Street

OL101BD

Prince Street

OL104TX

Bamford Road

OL104JG

Ann Street

OL101PG

Rochdale Lane

OL101LJ

Church Street

OL101HX

Market Street

OL104DP

Carruthers Close

OL104EH

Promenade Street

OL101PS

North Heywood

OL104ED

Gorton Street

Data Sources

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