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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 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
8/10
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(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.75(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
31(+245%)
Public order
26.22(+159%)
Other theft
17.15(+160%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £177,750 in West Heywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £350,000.

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
Detached13£260,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached43£220,000
Terraced57£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

OL104XJ

Hartford Close

OL103LG

Bury Old Road

BL97LA

Waterfold Lane

OL104RF

Bury New Road

OL104RG

Bury New Road

OL103PQ

Bury Old Road

OL103DT

Broadfield Street

OL103RN

Ballater Close

OL103DX

Melton Street

OL103EU

New York Street

BL97BR

Waterfold Park

BL97JQ

Parth Street

OL103RD

Heys Lane

BL97JA

Bury Old Road

OL103PT

West Heywood

OL103LH

Devonshire Close

OL104RQ

Bury New Road

OL103JF

Whalley Road

OL103PZ

Sutherland Road

OL103RX

Birnam Grove

BL97HS

Bury New Road

OL104PY

Arlen Way

OL103JB

Lincoln Walk

OL103DH

Argyle Street

OL103DJ

Argyle Crescent

OL104SY

Cherwell Avenue

OL103PU

Galloway Close

OL104XN

Marlor Court

OL103SB

Argyle Street

OL103QN

Dunrobin Close

OL103PH

Huntley Way

OL103SH

Atholl Drive

OL103NW

Crawford Square

OL103SG

Atholl Drive

OL103HR

Bury Street

OL103FW

Kilmarnock Grove

OL103SE

Angus Avenue

OL103FZ

St Pauls Close

OL102TT

Atholl Drive

OL103EX

Agincourt Street

OL103PN

Argyle Street

OL103ET

Pilsworth Road

OL103LA

Bury Old Road

OL104XP

Jeffrey Walk

OL104TB

Knowl Hill View

OL103RF

Heady Hill Close

OL103JL

Dilworth Close

BL97HT

Bury New Road

OL103DA

Rosehill Street

OL103PS

Glencoe Close

OL104SX

Witham Close

OL103QL

Dunblane Grove

OL103PG

Hamilton Way

OL103NA

Lewis Drive

BL97JN

Heap Brow

OL104SE

Cherwell Avenue

OL104TD

Norfolk Gardens

BL97HU

Laverton Close

OL104QU

Wham Street

OL103EB

Melton Street

OL104RS

Higher Lomax Lane

OL104QZ

Botany Close

BL97JZ

Moss Hall Road

OL103LQ

Cumberland Avenue

OL104XH

Hartford Avenue

OL104SA

Tamar Way

OL103JQ

Sabden Close

BL97JU

St Georges Mount

OL104RZ

Shannon Close

OL103HL

Crown Road

OL103RP

Balmoral Drive

OL103RA

Heys Lane

OL104RN

Norfolk Avenue

OL103JY

Bury New Road

OL104RU

Higher Lomax Lane

OL103JP

Chatburn Gardens

OL104QW

Daniel Street

OL104RW

Avon Road

OL104QP

Lostock Close

OL103NN

Cromarty Square

OL103BJ

Rivershill Drive

OL103BX

Regent Street

BL97HR

Heap Bridge

OL104QR

Albert Street

OL103HH

Bury Street

BL97BQ

West Heywood

OL103HP

Rose Hill Street

OL103HU

Bury Old Road

OL103FR

Father Ryan Drive

OL103ST

Durness Place

BL97HW

Stanbury Close

BL97JT

Heap Brow

BL97JL

Moss Hall Road

OL103HY

Livsey Lane

OL104QX

Springfield Street

BL97LB

Gore Close

BL97JB

Bury Old Road

OL103DR

Melton Street

OL103PB

Argyle Street

OL103LR

Gordon Way

Data Sources

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