Penhurst Crescent is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 1FW is located in the North Heywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 2012-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penhurst Crescent, Heywood, OL10 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 1FX, OL10 1FP, OL10 1FQ, OL10 1FY, OL10 1NF, OL10 1FT, OL10 1NE, OL10 1QG, OL10 1NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 1FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL10 1FW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.6% | 32.7% | -19.9% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 54.4% | 24.7% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 64.5% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 29.3% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 5.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OL10 1FW this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 8.8% | -19.6% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 6.5% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 27% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 37.2% | 23.7% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 87% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 91.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 91.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penhurst Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Penhurst Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-31 | £272,238 |
| 6 Penhurst Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-10-16 | £265,171 |
| 2 Penhurst Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-05-17 | £290,994 |
| 21 Penhurst Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-31 | £238,043 |
| 7 Penhurst Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-12 | £247,410 |
OL10 1FW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy | Unit 8, Roeacre Business Park, Bradshaw Street | 458 yd | |
| Georgie Porgies Diner | 7 Rochdale Road East | 551 yd | |
| Caprinos | 3 Rochdale Road East | 553 yd | |
| Bella Sera | 13-15 Rochdale Road East | 553 yd | |
| Hoyas Cantonese | 1 Rochdale Road East | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 642 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 676 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 808 yd | |
| Bay Horse | 41 Torrington Street | 817 yd | |
| Hopwood Unionist Club | Hopwood Unionist Club, Manchester Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Plaza Takeaway | 21 Rochdale Road East | 553 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 17-19 Rochdale Road East | 553 yd | |
| Vibes Food Box | 5 Rochdale Road East | 568 yd | |
| Lucky U | 116 Manchester Street | 613 yd | |
| K & N Greek Souvlaki Taste Ltd | 98 Manchester Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 458 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 853 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hawk Golf Club CHADWICK LANE | golf | 886 yd |
| Heywood Cricket Club Woodland Terrace | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.