Postcode BL9 7HW is located in a major urban area, within the West Heywood ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill is £36,000 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 3.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill has a high crime rate.
Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill is £36,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from BL9 7HW.
Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill near BL9 7HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £158,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £156,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Heywood
In the BL9 7HW postcode area, located within Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 7HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sutherland Road, Rochdale, OL10 3PN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.