About Darn Hill

Darn Hill is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL10 postcode area. It is primarily made up of housing developments, catering to families and individuals seeking a suburban lifestyle. The area is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it convenient for commuting. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shops, providing essential services to residents. The surrounding region offers access to various recreational activities, with green spaces available for outdoor pursuits. Darn Hill is situated close to the M62 motorway, facilitating travel to other parts of Greater Manchester and beyond.

School Ratings in Darn Hill

There are 211 schools in and around Darn Hill. Derby Street Children's Centre and All Souls Church of England Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Darn Hill

The average property price is £183K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £123K.

Deprivation and Employment in Darn Hill

Darn Hill sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Darn Hill

Broadband speeds in Darn Hill are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,975 sales

Average Price £183K
£110 — £13.84M
Detached £298K 514
Semi £180K 993
Terraced £123K 1,961
Flat £84K 164

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

124 Primary
28 Secondary
59 Other
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Primary Good 0.2 miles Oak Haven School Requires Improvement 0.3 miles St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Heap Bridge Village Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Woodland Children's Centre Good 0.8 miles Woodland Community Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Fairfield Community Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Derby Street Children's Centre Outstanding 0.8 miles Bury East Children's Centre Hub Good 1 miles Hazel Wood High School Secondary Good 1 miles Heywood Academy 1 miles East Ward Community Primary School Primary 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Darn Hill IMD 2025

Darn Hill sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
3/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
5/10
7,314 Children (0-15) 21%
21,446 Working Age 61%
8,302 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 45.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 2.9 miles
Rochdale Train Station 4.1 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 4.5 miles
Clifton (Manchester) Train Station 5.5 miles
Moston Train Station 5.7 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) Train Station 6.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Heap Bridge 0.6 miles Heady Hill 0.6 miles Broadfield 0.6 miles Jericho 0.6 miles Fairfield 0.9 miles Woodgate Hill 0.9 miles Summit 0.9 miles Pimhole 1.2 miles Captain Fold 1.2 miles Heywood 1.2 miles Free Town 1.4 miles Hooley Brow 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward North Heywood
Constituency Heywood and Middleton
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL10 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Crescent 3 Adam Street 1 Adelaide Street 4 Adelaide Street East 2 Agincourt Street 2 Albert Street 2 Alexandra Street 1 Alte Volo Close 1 Angus Avenue 1 Ann Street 1 Aragon Drive 1 Argyle Street 15 Arlen Way 1 Arnold Avenue 1 Ash Street 1 Ashworth Mews 1 Ashworth Road 3 Ashworth Street 1 Aspinall Street 1 Atholl Drive 6 Avon Road 1 Ayr Grove 1 Bader Drive 1 Baker Street 2 Ballater Close 1 Balmoral Drive 2 Bamford Road 6 Banff Grove 1 Bank Top 1 Bank Top Street 1

Postcodes in OL10 50 shown View all postcodes

OL10 1AA OL10 1AB OL10 1AD OL10 1AE OL10 1AH OL10 1AJ OL10 1AL OL10 1AN OL10 1AP OL10 1AQ OL10 1AR OL10 1AS OL10 1AU OL10 1AW OL10 1AX OL10 1AZ OL10 1BA OL10 1BB OL10 1BD OL10 1BE OL10 1BG OL10 1BH OL10 1BJ OL10 1BL OL10 1BN OL10 1BP OL10 1BQ OL10 1BS OL10 1BT OL10 1BU OL10 1BW OL10 1BX OL10 1BY OL10 1BZ OL10 1DA OL10 1DB OL10 1DD OL10 1DF OL10 1DG OL10 1DH OL10 1DJ OL10 1DL OL10 1DP OL10 1DQ OL10 1DR OL10 1DT OL10 1DW OL10 1EA OL10 1ED OL10 1EF