Postcode OL10 3HW 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 Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heywood Town is £33,474 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Heywood Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% 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.
The average income per household in Heywood Town is £33,474 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from OL10 3HW.
Heywood Town near OL10 3HW 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 110 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 | 12 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £158,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £214,250 |
| Terraced | 55 | £158,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Heywood
In the OL10 3HW postcode area, located within Heywood Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL10 3HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bury Street, Rochdale, OL10 4QQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Bridge Street, Rochdale, OL10 1JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Dawson Street, Rochdale, OL10 4PU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.