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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

OL104SF

Eden Close

BL97JE

Sussex Avenue

BL97JQ

Parth Street

BL97LB

Gore Close

OL103LH

Devonshire Close

OL103RN

Ballater Close

OL104RY

Severn Road

BL97JD

Essex Avenue

OL103EZ

Pilsworth Road

OL103HA

Kershaw Street

OL103QQ

Dunoon Close

OL103RF

Heady Hill Close

OL104SR

Nellie Street

OL103PF

Hamilton Way

OL103EX

Agincourt Street

OL103HX

Partington Street

OL103SF

Atholl Drive

OL104QP

Lostock Close

OL103FP

North Light Way

OL104TB

Knowl Hill View

BL97JN

Heap Brow

OL103JQ

Sabden Close

OL103NJ

Lorne Way

OL103RE

Balmoral Drive

OL103SG

Atholl Drive

OL104RF

Bury New Road

OL103DR

Melton Street

OL104QX

Springfield Street

OL104SE

Cherwell Avenue

BL97BR

Waterfold Park

OL103FZ

St Pauls Close

OL103RL

Berwick Close

OL103RT

Arran Walk

OL104SY

Cherwell Avenue

OL103LQ

Cumberland Avenue

OL103LY

Callander Square

OL104XP

Jeffrey Walk

BL97HZ

Prettywood

OL103FN

Fustian Avenue

OL103PQ

Bury Old Road

OL103SJ

Atholl Drive

OL104SZ

Severn Road

OL103DS

Melton Close

OL103PP

Gordon Way

BL97BQ

West Heywood

OL103JR

Longridge Drive

OL104RD

Todd Street

OL104ST

Sherbourne Drive

OL104SU

Welland Avenue

OL103PB

Argyle Street

OL102TR

Mulberry

OL102TS

Broadlands

OL103BJ

Rivershill Drive

OL103JP

Chatburn Gardens

OL103NR

Langholme Way

BL97JF

Birchfield Avenue

BL97JW

Heap Brow

BL97HY

Bury New Road

BL97JG

Bury Old Road

BL97JH

Heap Street

OL103QP

Edstone Grange

OL103RY

Argyle Parade

OL103DG

Kent Walk

OL103LA

Bury Old Road

OL103PR

Greenock Drive

OL104SG

Conway Close

BL97HR

Heap Bridge

BL97JY

Waterfold Lane

OL103BU

High Street

OL103DX

Melton Street

OL103JD

Bury Old Road

OL104QF

Bury Street

OL104QZ

Botany Close

OL104SQ

Highfield Avenue

OL103DB

Windsor Avenue

OL103HS

Durham Walk

OL104TD

Norfolk Gardens

OL103DN

Unity Close

OL103DY

Pilsworth Road

OL103LS

Argyle Street

OL103PY

Sutherland Road

OL103QG

Dundee Close

OL103RR

Braemar Grove

OL104RJ

Summit Street

BL97HW

Stanbury Close

BL97HS

Bury New Road

BL97JA

Bury Old Road

OL103NL

Lochinver Grove

OL104QS

Duke Street

OL104RR

Roch Avenue

OL104SB

Trent Avenue

OL104QJ

Derby Street

OL104XE

Derby Street

OL103FS

Kirkwall Way

OL103QA

Stromness Grove

OL103SH

Atholl Drive

OL104RQ

Bury New Road

OL103DD

Moor Street

OL103HE

Margaret Street

OL103PU

Galloway Close

Data Sources

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