Postcode OL10 4TX is located in a major urban area, within the North Heywood area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Heywood Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heywood Town is £33,474 per year. The median sale price in North Heywood is £173,250 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £212,500. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Heywood Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,953 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Heywood Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.2% 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.
The average income per household in Heywood Town is £33,474 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL10 4TX.
Heywood Town near OL10 4TX 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heywood Memeorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Heywood Memeorial Gardens |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £173,250 (about £220 per square foot) in North Heywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £325,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £200,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 62 | £165,000 | £193 |
| Flats | 8 | £129,500 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 4TX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | 46, Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4JS | Terraced | Freehold | £169,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 10, Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4JS | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 48, Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4JS | Terraced | Freehold | £131,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 30, Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4JS | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 39, Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4JS | Terraced | Leasehold | £137,000 |
In the OL10 4TX postcode area, located within Heywood Town, 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harwood Park Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of OL10 4TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Bamford Road, Rochdale, OL10 4TA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Dawson Street, Heywood, OL10 4PN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Bridge Street, Rochdale, OL10 1JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | York Street, Rochdale, OL10 4NR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Bradshaw Street, Heywood, OL10 1PN | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL10 4TX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Howard
North Heywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Elsie Blundell
Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL10 4TX records about 98 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around OL10 4TX in North Heywood is £173,250 (about £220 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to OL10 4TX, including St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Harwood Park Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
OL10 4TX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,953 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL10 4TX is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Howard (Reform UK).