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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

OL103RR

Braemar Grove

BL97HN

Grassington Drive

OL103QF

Dumbarton Drive

OL104RD

Todd Street

OL104XW

Edgworth Close

OL104RH

Summit Street

BL97HX

Prettywood

OL103NH

Crinan Square

OL103LP

West Heywood

OL103RT

Arran Walk

OL104SW

Lune Grove

OL104SB

Trent Avenue

OL104FF

Frank Fold

OL104SG

Conway Close

BL97JH

Heap Street

OL103RL

Berwick Close

OL104QQ

Mason Street

OL104ST

Sherbourne Drive

OL104QE

Yew Street

OL103FG

Trippear Way

OL104QF

Bury Street

OL103RG

Benmore Close

OL104SD

Ribble Grove

OL103LU

Argyle Street

OL103SW

Atholl Drive

OL103DG

Kent Walk

OL103SF

Atholl Drive

OL103BY

South Avenue

OL103QW

Dumfries Walk

OL104SR

Nellie Street

OL104SP

The Medway

BL97JY

Waterfold Lane

OL103SN

Atholl Drive

OL104SZ

Severn Road

OL103BS

Regent Street

OL104RY

Severn Road

OL104RP

Hillcrest Crescent

OL103RU

Brechin Way

OL103SJ

Atholl Drive

OL104QJ

Derby Street

OL103LT

Argyle Street

OL104SN

Higher Lomax Lane

OL103JJ

Downham Road

OL103QP

Edstone Grange

OL104RJ

Summit Street

BL97JG

Bury Old Road

OL103DD

Moor Street

OL104SF

Eden Close

OL104SH

Wilson Avenue

OL103JH

Heady Hill Road

OL103PY

Sutherland Road

OL103DU

Barker Street

OL104QN

Derby Street

OL104QL

Millbank Street

OL103DZ

Pasture Close

OL103QE

Dalkeith Square

OL103HW

South Street

OL103PX

Stirling Place

BL97HY

Bury New Road

OL103LW

West Heywood

OL103RS

Argyle Street

OL103DB

Windsor Avenue

OL103DN

Unity Close

OL102TR

Mulberry

OL103NB

Lewis Drive

OL103NL

Lochinver Grove

OL103DP

Regent Close

OL103PP

Gordon Way

OL103QQ

Dunoon Close

OL103ED

Jura Grove

OL103JD

Bury Old Road

OL103PD

Sutherland Road

OL103NT

Skye Close

Data Sources

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