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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

OL103FN

Fustian Avenue

BL97JR

Heap Brow

OL104QT

Bury Street

OL103JG

Whalley Road

OL103DW

Unity Crescent

OL104PZ

Wham Bar Drive

OL103LN

Bury Old Road

OL103JU

Ashford Street

OL103BZ

Crown Road

OL103FL

Fustian Avenue

OL103HQ

Victory Way

OL103FJ

Shuttle Drive

OL104SS

Lyn Grove

OL103LS

Argyle Street

OL103RY

Argyle Parade

OL104QH

Bank Street

OL103DQ

Argyle Street

OL103HZ

Ogden Close

OL103QG

Dundee Close

OL103LZ

Crail Place

OL103PJ

Harris Close

OL104RL

Hillcrest Avenue

OL104XR

Turton Close

OL103ND

Lanark Close

BL97JX

Lord Street

BL97JF

Birchfield Avenue

OL103BH

Pilsworth Road

OL104SQ

Highfield Avenue

OL104XL

Marlor Court

OL103JE

Bury Old Road

OL103BU

High Street

OL103JN

Bury New Road

OL103SQ

Ayr Grove

OL103PF

Hamilton Way

OL102TS

Broadlands

OL103QH

Douglas Square

OL103HJ

High Street

OL103HS

Durham Walk

OL104QG

Bury Street

OL103HN

Mills Street

OL103DS

Melton Close

OL104RE

Bury New Road

OL103SP

Argyle Street

OL103JS

Longridge Drive

OL103FX

Kinross Avenue

BL97JS

The Nook

OL103FP

North Light Way

OL103RE

Balmoral Drive

OL103DF

Kent Walk

OL103QB

Strathaven Place

OL103SD

Argyle Street

OL103NR

Langholme Way

OL103LJ

Bury Old Road

BL97JE

Sussex Avenue

OL103LX

Argyle Street

OL103BF

Regent Street

OL103BT

Agincourt Street

OL104SU

Welland Avenue

OL103NP

Lochawe Close

OL103LY

Callander Square

OL103HE

Margaret Street

OL104XE

Derby Street

OL104RX

Chelmer Grove

OL104RB

Gaskill Street

OL104RR

Roch Avenue

OL103LL

Top Of Heap

OL103JX

Bury New Road

BL97HZ

Prettywood

BL97JD

Essex Avenue

OL103DE

Regent Street

OL103JW

Longridge Drive

OL103QA

Stromness Grove

OL103SA

Sutherland Road

OL103NJ

Lorne Way

BL97JP

Heap Brow

OL103DY

Pilsworth Road

OL103JA

Dorset Close

OL103EZ

Pilsworth Road

BL97JW

Heap Brow

OL103RJ

Balmoral Drive

OL103JT

Mitton Close

OL103FT

Kelty Grove

OL103QD

West Heywood

OL103QJ

Dunbar Grove

OL103HB

Margaret Street

OL104SJ

Higher Lomax Lane

OL104SL

Higher Lomax Lane

OL103HA

Kershaw Street

OL103DL

Unity Street

OL103RQ

Banff Grove

OL104RT

Higher Lomax Lane

OL103HX

Partington Street

OL104QS

Duke Street

OL103JR

Longridge Drive

OL103BP

Short Street

OL103PR

Greenock Drive

BL97JJ

Moss Hall Road

OL103FS

Kirkwall Way

OL103FH

Weaver Close

OL103EY

Agincourt Street

Data Sources

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