Postcode insights

OL10 4UF

Abbey Crescent

North Heywood

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Detailed insights for OL10 4UF

Overview

Postcode OL10 4UF is located in a major urban area, within the North Heywood ward 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 nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no 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 11,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% 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 4UF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hooley Bridge & Norden West near OL10 4UF 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£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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 4UF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL10 4UF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202528, Tintern Avenue, Heywood, OL10 4UETerracedFreehold£65,000
21 Feb 202535, Tintern Avenue, Heywood, OL10 4UETerracedFreehold£145,000
06 Feb 202693, Abbey Crescent, Heywood, OL10 4UGSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
12 Dec 202546, Abbey Crescent, Heywood, OL10 4UGTerracedFreehold£168,000
20 Nov 202593, Peel Lane, Heywood, OL10 4TUTerracedLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the OL10 4UF postcode area, located within Hooley Bridge & Norden West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL10 4UF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary School, BamfordVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWoodland Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL10 4UF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisonsDawson Street, Rochdale, OL10 4PUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miIcelandBridge Street, Rochdale, OL10 1JFWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 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 4UF, 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 4UF

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

The area around OL10 4UF 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near OL10 4UF?

The median sale price around OL10 4UF in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £170,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL10 4UF?

There are 6 schools close to OL10 4UF, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford (Outstanding), St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Woodland Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around OL10 4UF?

OL10 4UF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,558 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.