Postcode insights

OL10 2QB

Manchester Road

West Middleton

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Detailed insights for OL10 2QB

Overview

Postcode OL10 2QB is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Langley & Wood Side area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langley & Wood Side is £36,593 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Langley & Wood Side has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,071 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Langley & Wood Side has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Langley & Wood Side is £36,593 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from OL10 2QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley & Wood Side near OL10 2QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
161 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
27.35(+314%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.5(-32%)
Vehicle crime
24.11(+303%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.37(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
74.13%
Other White
47
10.22%
Pakistani
14
3.04%
African
14
3.04%
Irish
7
1.52%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
31.22%
Level 3 (A level)
71
18.78%
No qualifications
54
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
97
48.26%
Owns outright
72
35.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
11.44%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.49%
Social rents from council
4
1.99%
Total households: 201

Property prices in West Middleton

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £285K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) in West Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£352,000£323
Semi-Detached51£252,000£291
Terraced23£205,000£214
Flats3£127,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Middleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,725£121,500£83,450
2017£198,500£126,995£88,500
2018£178,000£148,995£115,000
2019£217,498£159,950£123,000
2020£257,450£186,995£149,998
2021£289,745£196,995£150,000
2022£312,995£233,495£187,973
2023£332,995£225,250£175,000
2024£286,000£230,500£181,000
2025£337,500£254,000£177,500
2026£365,000£252,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Middleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£162£106
2017£184£165£106
2018£178£175£143
2019£213£185£136
2020£225£214£217
2021£252£236£174
2022£277£255£249
2023£299£259£175
2024£299£266£192
2025£318£288£207
2026£338£285£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Middleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 2QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 2QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202527, Birch House Close, Heywood, OL10 2GQDetachedFreehold£599,995
27 Jun 202519, Birch House Close, Heywood, OL10 2GQSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,995
14 Apr 202528, Birch House Close, Heywood, OL10 2GQDetachedFreehold£589,995
31 Mar 202530, Birch House Close, Heywood, OL10 2GQDetachedFreehold£405,995
28 Mar 202517, Birch House Close, Heywood, OL10 2GQDetachedFreehold£402,995

Schools

In the OL10 2QB postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL10 2QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miSecondaryEdgar Wood AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

0.7 miSecondarySt Anne's Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.7 miSecondaryNewhouse AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL10 2QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Taylor

West Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Elsie Blundell

Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyHeywood and Middleton NorthE14001286
WardWest MiddletonE05014052
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley & Wood SideE02001153
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 022FE01005554
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL10 2QB

Is OL10 2QB (Langley & Wood Side) safe?

The area around OL10 2QB records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OL10 2QB?

The median sale price around OL10 2QB in Langley & Wood Side is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL10 2QB?

There are 5 schools close to OL10 2QB, including Edgar Wood Academy (Requires improvement), St Anne's Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and Newhouse Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL10 2QB?

OL10 2QB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,071 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL10 2QB (Langley & Wood Side) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL10 2QB is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Taylor (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.