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OL10 4TQ

Thorn Close

North Heywood

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Detailed insights for OL10 4TQ

Overview

Postcode OL10 4TQ is located in a major urban area, within the North Heywood area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hooley Bridge & Norden West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year. The median sale price in North Heywood is £175,250 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £212,500. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,771 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.9%

Approximately 23.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL10 4TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hooley Bridge & Norden West near OL10 4TQ 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
2,709.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.13(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.47(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.53(+84%)
Vehicle crime
16.53(+176%)
Burglary
16.53(+198%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
76.29%
African
21
7.22%
Other White
20
6.87%
Pakistani
7
2.41%
Other
7
2.41%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
27.39%
No qualifications
53
23.04%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30
26.55%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.24%
Social rents from council
21
18.58%
Other social rented
6
5.31%
Total households: 113

Property prices in North Heywood

Median price: £175,250
Price per sq ft: £222
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £213K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £175,250 (about £222 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
Detached8£325,000£284
Semi-Detached21£200,000£256
Terraced67£165,000£191
Flats8£129,500£236

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£285,000£131,000£200,000£165,000
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£303£229£254£191
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 4TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 4TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202627, Thorn Close, Heywood, OL10 4TQOtherFreehold£215,000
20 Nov 202593, Peel Lane, Heywood, OL10 4TUTerracedLeasehold£115,000
07 Aug 202587, Peel Lane, Heywood, OL10 4TUTerracedLeasehold£135,000
04 Jul 2025109, Peel Lane, Heywood, OL10 4TUTerracedLeasehold£80,000
01 Apr 20262, Lime Grove, Heywood, OL10 4ULOtherFreehold£376,000

Schools

In the OL10 4TQ postcode area, located within Hooley Bridge & Norden West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for OL10 4TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableHeywood AcademyFree schools special
0.5 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary School, BamfordVoluntary aided school
0.5 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL10 4TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL10 4TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIcelandBridge Street, Rochdale, OL10 1JFWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisonsDawson Street, Heywood, OL10 4PNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miMorrisonsBamford Road, Rochdale, OL10 4TAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miTesco ExpressBury Street, Rochdale, OL10 4QQWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,179
Band F£3,757
Band G£4,335
Band H£5,202

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 4TQ, 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)Hooley Bridge & Norden WestE02001137
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 006CE01005499
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL10 4TQ

Is OL10 4TQ (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) safe?

The area around OL10 4TQ records about 101 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 4TQ?

The median sale price around OL10 4TQ in North Heywood is £175,250 (about £222 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL10 4TQ?

There are 9 schools close to OL10 4TQ, including Heywood Academy, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford (Outstanding) and St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around OL10 4TQ?

OL10 4TQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL10 4TQ (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL10 4TQ is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Howard (Reform UK).