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About

West Heywood is a residential ward located in the town of Heywood, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Heywood town center and Rochdale.

The ward features several green spaces, such as Queen’s Park and Hopwood Park, providing recreational areas for the community. Industrial sites are scattered around the outskirts, contributing to local employment. West Heywood has a strong sense of community, with events and activities often organized by local groups. The area is practical for families and commuters, balancing residential living with easy access to nearby towns and services.

Area overview

On average West Heywood has very high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Heywood is £34,949 per year. There are 4 schools in West Heywood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
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

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

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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 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-Detached45£213,000
Terraced63£156,000

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

OL103JE

Bury Old Road

OL103JS

Longridge Drive

OL103PD

Sutherland Road

OL103PH

Harris Close

OL103PU

Galloway Close

OL104QN

Derby Street

OL104QR

Albert Street

OL104RL

Avon Road

OL104XR

Turton Close

OL103BS

Moor Street

OL103FG

Fustian Avenue

OL103HP

Rose Hill Street

OL103NW

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103PZ

Sutherland Road

OL104FF

Frank Fold

OL104RW

Avon Road

OL104XW

Edgworth Close

BL97HT

Bury New Road

BL97HX

Bridge Hall Lane

BL97JB

Birchfield Avenue

OL103BP

Pilsworth Road

OL103LG

Bury Old Road

OL103LN

Bury Old Road

OL103QF

Dumbarton Drive

OL103RD

Heys Lane

OL103SA

Sutherland Road

OL104QW

Daniel Street

OL104RH

Hillcrest Avenue

OL104SN

Higher Lomax Lane

BL97JJ

Heap Street

OL103EY

Agincourt Street

OL103FJ

Shuttle Drive

OL103FW

Kelty Grove

OL103HU

Bury Old Road

OL103LW

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103NH

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL104RE

Bury New Road

OL104RU

Higher Lomax Lane

OL104SL

Higher Lomax Lane

OL103NN

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103BF

Moor Street

OL103JB

Ogden Close

OL103JY

Bury New Road

OL103PG

Hamilton Way

OL103PX

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103QB

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL104QU

Derby Street

OL104XJ

Hartford Close

OL103DZ

Pasture Close

OL103LP

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103LT

Argyle Street

OL103RS

Argyle Street

OL104QQ

Mason Street

OL103HJ

High Street

OL103HQ

Victory Way

OL103LZ

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103RU

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill

OL103SP

Argyle Street

OL103SQ

Ayr Grove

OL103SW

Atholl Drive

OL104RX

Chelmer Grove

OL104SJ

Higher Lomax Lane

BL97JZ

Moss Hall Road

OL103BY

South Avenue

OL103FR

Father Ryan Drive

OL103FX

Kinross Avenue

OL103JF

Whalley Road

OL103LU

Argyle Street

BL97JL

Moss Hall Road

OL103JH

Downham Road

OL103LR

Gordon Way

OL104QT

Bury Street

OL104RP

Hillcrest Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.