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OL10 3NW

Crawford Square

West Heywood

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Overview

Postcode OL10 3NW 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 and very high crime levels, with around 122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill is £40,769 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
71.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.4%

Approximately 71.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill is £40,769 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill near OL10 3NW 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
4,037.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.17(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.36(+30%)
Public order
23.36(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.8(+154%)
Other theft
5.01(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
82.21%
Other White
16
5.69%
African
12
4.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
2.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.78%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
31.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
20.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
17.99%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
53.57%
Social rents from council
20
17.86%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.82%
Owns outright
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

Property prices in West Heywood

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £230K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £232 per square foot) in West Heywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £465,000.

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 Heywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£270,000£263
Semi-Detached39£225,000£265
Terraced59£160,000£192
Flats3£100,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Heywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£56,500£130,000£100,750
2017£164,995£41,500£132,995£83,250
2018£170,250£75,000£130,000£93,000
2019£189,995£69,000£141,000£97,498
2020£220,000£160,498£100,000
2021£247,500£78,000£170,000£130,000
2022£285,000£76,000£202,500£147,725
2023£277,500£192,750£205,000£142,000
2024£280,000£105,000£210,000£142,000
2025£265,000£174,000£220,000£157,500
2026£270,000£100,000£235,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heywood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£128£154£105
2017£188£76£165£109
2018£193£96£156£109
2019£179£117£175£121
2020£192£190£120
2021£233£177£203£155
2022£288£107£239£175
2023£275£171£238£166
2024£284£163£252£173
2025£263£213£262£188
2026£249£186£274£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 3NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2025167, Argyle Street, Heywood, OL10 3LUTerracedFreehold£127,000
31 Mar 202619, Argyle Parade, Heywood, OL10 3RYTerracedLeasehold£70,000
24 Mar 202512, Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10 3PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
28 Nov 20255, Strathaven Place, Heywood, OL10 3QBTerracedFreehold£120,000
13 Nov 20259, Dalkeith Square, Heywood, OL10 3QETerracedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the OL10 3NW postcode area, located within Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL10 3NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodland Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL10 3NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSuper Booze19 Argyle Street, Heywood, OL10 3RYWalking directions to Super Booze
0.3 miMorrisons DailySutherland Road, Rochdale, OL10 3PNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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

Local councillors

Stuart Crawford

West 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
WardWest HeywoodE05014051
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heywood Heap Bridge & DarnhillE02001150
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 019FE01005515
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL10 3NW

Is OL10 3NW (Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill) safe?

The area around OL10 3NW records about 122 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near OL10 3NW?

The median sale price around OL10 3NW in Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill is £180,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL10 3NW?

There are 6 schools close to OL10 3NW, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good), Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good) and Woodland Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL10 3NW?

OL10 3NW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL10 3NW (Heywood Heap Bridge & Darnhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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