About Heywood

Heywood is a town located in Greater Manchester, England, within the OL10 postcode area. It is situated approximately five miles north of Manchester city centre and is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. The town has a mix of residential and commercial areas, with various shops, schools, and local amenities available to residents and visitors alike. The area features several parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure. Heywood also has a number of historical buildings, reflecting its development over the years. The town is well-connected by public transport, making it accessible for those travelling to and from nearby cities. Overall, Heywood offers a blend of community life and convenience, appealing to families and individuals seeking a suburban environment.

School Ratings in Heywood

Heywood is served by 240 schools. 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 Heywood

Property prices average £183K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £123K.

Deprivation and Employment in Heywood

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Heywood falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Heywood

Most properties in Heywood can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across 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

135 Primary
34 Secondary
71 Other
Harwood Park Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Secondary Good 0.4 miles St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Heywood Academy 0.5 miles Woodland Children's Centre Good 0.5 miles Woodland Community Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Derby Street Children's Centre Outstanding 0.5 miles St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Newhouse Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 0.6 miles Hopwood Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles All Souls Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Heywood IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Heywood in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

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 1.7 miles
Rochdale Train Station 3 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 3.7 miles
Moston Train Station 5.1 miles
Smithy Bridge Train Station 5.3 miles
Littleborough Train Station 6.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Captain Fold 0 yards Heady Hill 0.6 miles Broadfield 0.6 miles Hooley Brow 0.6 miles Summit 0.9 miles Crimble 0.9 miles Hopwood 0.9 miles Darn Hill 1.2 miles Hooley Bridge 1.2 miles Jericho 1.4 miles Marland 1.4 miles Castleton 1.9 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