Postcode insights

OL10 4BU

Muriel Street

North Heywood

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Detailed insights for OL10 4BU

Overview

Postcode OL10 4BU 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 Hopwood & Siddal Moor area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.4 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 Hopwood & Siddal Moor is £46,370 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,809 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.2%

Approximately 24.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor is £46,370 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from OL10 4BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor near OL10 4BU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL10 4BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.5 miHeywood Memeorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Heywood Memeorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
4,465.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.55(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.58(-19%)
Vehicle crime
13.12(+119%)
Public order
8.02(-21%)
Other theft
8.02(+22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
87.45%
Pakistani
15
5.7%
African
5
1.9%
Other Asian
3
1.14%
Other White
3
1.14%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
29.49%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
29.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
21.77%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.97%
Other social rented
24
19.35%
Social rents from council
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

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 4BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 4BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202587, Promenade Street, Heywood, OL10 4BXTerracedLeasehold£148,000
13 Feb 20264, Sandiway, Heywood, OL10 4BYTerracedLeasehold£110,000
29 May 20258, Sandiway, Heywood, OL10 4BYTerracedLeasehold£135,000
09 Jan 202650, Rochdale Road East, Heywood, OL10 1QJTerracedLeasehold£130,000
28 Nov 2025114, Rochdale Road East, Heywood, OL10 1QJTerracedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the OL10 4BU postcode area, located within Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL10 4BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAll Souls Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHarwood Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL10 4BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL10 4BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiBradshaw Street, Rochdale, OL10 4ENWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTesco ExpressYork Street, Rochdale, OL10 4NRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4BU, 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 Hopwood & Siddal MoorE02001151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 020AE01005498
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL10 4BU

Is OL10 4BU (Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor) safe?

The area around OL10 4BU 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL10 4BU?

The median sale price around OL10 4BU in Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor is £170,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL10 4BU?

There are 9 schools close to OL10 4BU, including All Souls Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Harwood Park Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL10 4BU?

OL10 4BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,809 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL10 4BU (Heywood Hopwood & Siddal Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL10 4BU 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.