Postcode insights

OL10 4NX

York Street

North Heywood

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Detailed insights for OL10 4NX

Overview

Postcode OL10 4NX 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 342.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× 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 1.4 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
342
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Heywood Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Heywood Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 342.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from OL10 4NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Heywood Town near OL10 4NX 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for OL10 4NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHeywood Memeorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Heywood Memeorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
2,190.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.98(+147%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.47(+309%)
Other theft
70.67(+971%)
Public order
54.96(+443%)
Criminal damage and arson
48.23(+436%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
77.45%
Other White
21
7.64%
Pakistani
8
2.91%
African
8
2.91%
Chinese
6
2.18%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
27.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
23.31%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.56%
Apprenticeship
19
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
44.06%
Owns outright
26
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14.69%
Social rents from council
15
10.49%
Other social rented
11
7.69%
Total households: 143

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 4NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 4NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 2025165, York Street, Heywood, OL10 4NXOtherLeasehold£90,000
12 Aug 202532, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LETerracedLeasehold£75,000
25 Jul 202528, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LETerracedLeasehold£115,000
23 May 2025167, Adelaide Street East, Heywood, OL10 4ENTerracedLeasehold£102,000
24 Nov 202512, Wild Street, Heywood, OL10 4EJTerracedLeasehold£94,000

Schools

In the OL10 4NX postcode area, located within Heywood Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL10 4NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarwood Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Souls Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

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

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL10 4NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL10 4NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressYork Street, Rochdale, OL10 4NRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAldiBradshaw Street, Rochdale, OL10 4ENWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisonsBamford Road, Rochdale, OL10 4TAWalking 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 4NX, 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 018BE01005501
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL10 4NX

Is OL10 4NX (Heywood Town) safe?

The area around OL10 4NX records about 342 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 4NX?

The median sale price around OL10 4NX 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 4NX?

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

How deprived is the area around OL10 4NX?

OL10 4NX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL10 4NX (Heywood Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

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