Postcode insights

OL10 3EE

Brayshaw Close

North Heywood

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Detailed insights for OL10 3EE

Overview

Postcode OL10 3EE 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Heywood Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,728 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Heywood Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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 3EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Heywood Town near OL10 3EE 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
302
Population density
766.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.08(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.37(+30%)
Public order
13.29(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.83(+43%)
Shoplifting
6.42(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
87.09%
Other White
11
3.64%
African
10
3.31%
Chinese
4
1.32%
Other Asian
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25%
No qualifications
41
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.83%
Apprenticeship
30
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
41.86%
Owns with a mortgage
47
36.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.95%
Other social rented
5
3.88%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

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 3EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 3EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202527, Brayshaw Close, Heywood, OL10 3EESemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
10 Nov 20257, Rivershill Drive, Heywood, OL10 3BJDetachedLeasehold£270,000
19 May 202515, Rivershill Drive, Heywood, OL10 3BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£213,500
17 Apr 202614, Glazebrook Close, Heywood, OL10 3EASemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
30 May 20252, Glazebrook Close, Heywood, OL10 3EADetachedLeasehold£220,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL10 3EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryHoly Family Roman Catholic and Church of England CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodland Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL10 3EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressBury Street, Rochdale, OL10 4QQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miIcelandBridge Street, Rochdale, OL10 1JFWalking directions to Iceland

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 3EE, 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 018EE01005505
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about OL10 3EE

Is OL10 3EE (Heywood Town) safe?

The area around OL10 3EE records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3EE?

The median sale price around OL10 3EE 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 3EE?

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

How deprived is the area around OL10 3EE?

OL10 3EE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,728 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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