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West Heywood

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About

West Heywood ward lies in the southwestern part of the Rochdale borough, primarily consisting of residential neighborhoods with a mix of housing types. The area is defined by its proximity to significant transport corridors, including the M62 motorway which runs along its southern boundary. This provides direct connections to Manchester and other major towns. Housing includes interwar and post-war terraces, semis, and some newer developments, creating a settled, community-focused environment.

The ward contains several local greenspaces, such as Queen's Park, which offers recreational facilities and playing fields. The industrial and commercial presence is concentrated in defined areas, particularly near the motorway junctions, with logistics and manufacturing units. A notable local landmark is the Heywood Civic Centre, a prominent building that serves administrative functions for the wider town area, anchoring the local community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average West Heywood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Heywood is £38,898 per year. There are 4 schools in West Heywood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Heywood is home to around 12,129 people, with a population density of about 2,392.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Heywood Population
12,129
Population density
2,392.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.32(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.75(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
31(+246%)
Public order
26.22(+160%)
Other theft
17.15(+159%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,513
86.66%
Other White
510
4.2%
African
290
2.39%
Pakistani
137
1.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
112
0.92%
Total population: 12,131

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,223
23.69%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,934
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,662
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,506
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,142
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 9,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,513
29.54%
Owns outright
1,338
26.12%
Other social rented
963
18.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
649
12.67%
Social rents from council
543
10.6%
Total households: 5,122

Property prices in West Heywood

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in West Heywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Heywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£280,000
Flats1£158,000
Semi-Detached42£214,250
Terraced55£158,000

10 years median price trend in West Heywood

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

All postcodes in West Heywood

BL97JU

St Georges Mount

OL103PH

Huntley Way

BL97JP

Heap Brow

OL103DW

Unity Crescent

OL103PS

Glencoe Close

OL103SE

Angus Avenue

BL97JX

Lord Street

OL103BT

Agincourt Street

OL103BZ

Crown Road

OL103JJ

Downham Road

OL103NB

Lewis Drive

OL103QL

Dunblane Grove

OL103RX

Birnam Grove

OL103SD

Argyle Street

OL104RS

Higher Lomax Lane

OL104SD

Ribble Grove

OL104SS

Lyn Grove

OL103HY

Livsey Lane

OL103PN

Argyle Street

OL104RZ

Shannon Close

OL104SP

The Medway

OL104SW

Lune Grove

BL97HU

Laverton Close

OL103NA

Lewis Drive

OL103NP

Lochawe Close

OL104SA

Tamar Way

OL103JG

Whalley Road

OL103DE

Regent Street

OL103DP

Regent Close

OL103JN

Bury New Road

OL103ND

Lanark Close

OL103BH

Pilsworth Road

OL104RG

Bury New Road

OL103RJ

Balmoral Drive

OL104SX

Witham Close

OL103HH

Bury Street

OL103JA

Dorset Close

OL104QH

Bank Street

OL102TT

Atholl Drive

OL103HR

Bury Street

OL103PJ

Harris Close

OL103QN

Dunrobin Close

OL104RB

Gaskill Street

OL103FT

Kelty Grove

OL103DL

Unity Street

OL103ET

Pilsworth Road

OL103QE

Dalkeith Square

OL103RP

Balmoral Drive

OL103LL

Top Of Heap

OL103QH

Douglas Square

OL104PY

Arlen Way

OL104QL

Millbank Street

OL103HN

Mills Street

OL103JL

Dilworth Close

BL97JR

Heap Brow

OL103EU

New York Street

OL104RT

Higher Lomax Lane

BL97JS

The Nook

OL103DH

Argyle Street

OL103QW

Dumfries Walk

OL104XH

Hartford Avenue

OL103HW

South Street

OL103JX

Bury New Road

OL103RA

Heys Lane

OL103FL

Fustian Avenue

OL103JT

Mitton Close

OL103ST

Durness Place

OL103JU

Ashford Street

OL103QD

West Heywood

OL103BX

Regent Street

OL103DA

Rosehill Street

OL103HZ

Ogden Close

OL103RG

Benmore Close

OL104PZ

Wham Bar Drive

OL103JW

Longridge Drive

OL103SB

Argyle Street

OL104SH

Wilson Avenue

OL104XN

Marlor Court

OL103ED

Jura Grove

OL103FH

Weaver Close

OL103LX

Argyle Street

OL103RQ

Banff Grove

OL103SN

Atholl Drive

OL104QG

Bury Street

BL97JT

Heap Brow

OL103PT

West Heywood

OL104QE

Yew Street

BL97HN

Grassington Drive

BL97LA

Waterfold Lane

OL103DF

Kent Walk

OL103EB

Melton Street

OL103HB

Margaret Street

OL103HL

Crown Road

OL103NT

Skye Close

OL104XL

Marlor Court

OL103LJ

Bury Old Road

OL103QJ

Dunbar Grove

OL104RN

Norfolk Avenue

OL103DT

Broadfield Street

OL103DU

Barker Street

Data Sources

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