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OL10 3AT

Lytham Drive

North Heywood

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Detailed insights for OL10 3AT

Overview

Postcode OL10 3AT is located in a major urban area, within the North Heywood ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Heywood Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heywood Town is £33,474 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Heywood Memeorial Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
195
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Heywood Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Heywood Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22%

Approximately 22.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Heywood Town is £33,474 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL10 3AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Heywood Town near OL10 3AT 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL10 3AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeywood Memeorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Heywood Memeorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
7,116.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.3(+99%)
Public order
42.63(+321%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.8(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.59(+340%)
Burglary
10.35(+87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
86.93%
Other White
12
3.92%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.61%
Pakistani
5
1.63%
African
4
1.31%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
29.31%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
37.01%
Owns outright
30
23.62%
Social rents from council
22
17.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.96%
Other social rented
6
4.72%
Total households: 127

Property prices in North Heywood

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £207K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £215 per square foot) in North Heywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Heywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£282
Semi-Detached17£200,000£263
Terraced70£155,000£187
Flats7£125,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Heywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Heywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,498£69,000£115,000£85,000
2017£237,500£118,000£84,975
2018£220,000£78,000£147,000£94,425
2019£262,500£74,000£144,998£102,000
2020£210,000£72,500£148,995£105,000
2021£302,500£81,250£160,000£129,975
2022£245,000£98,000£215,000£135,500
2023£425,000£109,000£194,500£139,000
2024£338,750£131,250£217,000£140,750
2025£340,000£121,250£197,500£155,000
2026£295,000£132,000£200,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Heywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Heywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£135£115£98
2017£198£104£100
2018£200£150£153£108
2019£189£145£175£123
2020£217£136£182£134
2021£211£162£180£154
2022£214£178£212£167
2023£278£205£232£156
2024£240£241£249£183
2025£264£222£260£180
2026£308£236£265£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Heywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Heywood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 3AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 3AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202530, Lytham Drive, Heywood, OL10 3ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000
16 May 202529, Wolsey Street, Heywood, OL10 3AUTerracedFreehold£80,000
08 Apr 20253, Wolsey Street, Heywood, OL10 3AUTerracedLeasehold£147,000
08 Apr 20253, Wolsey Street, Heywood, OL10 3AUTerracedLeasehold£147,000
21 Nov 20254, Clifton Close, Heywood, OL10 3ASTerracedFreehold£130,500

Schools

In the OL10 3AT postcode area, located within Heywood Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL10 3AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHoly Family Roman Catholic and Church of England CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHarwood Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL10 3AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL10 3AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miIcelandBridge Street, Rochdale, OL10 1JFWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miMorrisonsDawson Street, Rochdale, OL10 4PUWalking directions to Morrisons

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 3AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Howard

North Heywood - 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
WardNorth HeywoodE05014045
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heywood TownE02001149
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 018DE01005504
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL10 3AT

Is OL10 3AT (Heywood Town) safe?

The area around OL10 3AT records about 195 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OL10 3AT?

The median sale price around OL10 3AT in Heywood Town is £170,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL10 3AT?

There are 9 schools close to OL10 3AT, including Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College (Good), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy and Harwood Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL10 3AT?

OL10 3AT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,138 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL10 3AT (Heywood Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL10 3AT is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Howard (Reform UK).

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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.