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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

OL104QR

Albert Street

OL104XR

Turton Close

OL103DJ

Argyle Crescent

OL103DQ

Argyle Street

OL103JE

Bury Old Road

OL103JS

Longridge Drive

OL103PD

Sutherland Road

OL104QN

Derby Street

OL104RL

Hillcrest Avenue

OL103BS

Regent Street

OL103FG

Trippear Way

OL103NW

Crawford Square

OL103PZ

Sutherland Road

OL104RW

Avon Road

OL104XW

Edgworth Close

OL103HP

Rose Hill Street

OL104FF

Frank Fold

OL103BP

Short Street

OL103LG

Bury Old Road

OL103LN

Bury Old Road

OL103QF

Dumbarton Drive

OL104QW

Daniel Street

BL97HT

Bury New Road

BL97HX

Prettywood

BL97JB

Bury Old Road

OL103RD

Heys Lane

OL103SA

Sutherland Road

OL104RH

Summit Street

OL104SN

Higher Lomax Lane

BL97JJ

Moss Hall Road

OL103EY

Agincourt Street

OL103FJ

Shuttle Drive

OL103FW

Kilmarnock Grove

OL103HU

Bury Old Road

OL103LW

West Heywood

OL103NH

Crinan Square

OL104RE

Bury New Road

OL104RU

Higher Lomax Lane

OL104SL

Higher Lomax Lane

OL103BF

Regent Street

OL103JB

Lincoln Walk

OL103NN

Cromarty Square

OL103PG

Hamilton Way

OL103PX

Stirling Place

OL103QB

Strathaven Place

OL104QU

Wham Street

OL104XJ

Hartford Close

OL103JY

Bury New Road

OL103LP

West Heywood

OL103RS

Argyle Street

OL103DZ

Pasture Close

OL103LT

Argyle Street

OL104QQ

Mason Street

OL103HJ

High Street

OL103HQ

Victory Way

OL103LZ

Crail Place

OL103SQ

Ayr Grove

OL103SW

Atholl Drive

OL104SJ

Higher Lomax Lane

OL103RU

Brechin Way

OL103SP

Argyle Street

OL104RX

Chelmer Grove

OL103BY

South Avenue

OL103JF

Whalley Road

OL103LU

Argyle Street

BL97JZ

Moss Hall Road

OL103FR

Father Ryan Drive

OL103FX

Kinross Avenue

OL103JH

Heady Hill Road

OL104QT

Bury Street

BL97JL

Moss Hall Road

OL103LR

Gordon Way

OL104RP

Hillcrest Crescent

Data Sources

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