Green Lane is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 1NQ is located in the North Heywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Heywood, OL10 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 1QA, OL10 1QB, OL10 1QQ, OL10 1PX, OL10 4EB, OL10 1HQ, OL10 4EA, OL10 1QD, OL10 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 1NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 36.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 42.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 19.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 39.1% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 18.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 23.9% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 19.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| White | 100% | 95.2% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.1% | 94.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Green Lane, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-11-24 | £136,558 |
| 15 Green Lane, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-06-11 | £159,341 |
| 27 Green Lane, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-02-05 | £139,627 |
| 9 Green Lane, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2019-12-16 | £156,214 |
| 1 Green Lane, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2018-10-11 | £110,007 |
The percentage of retired residents living in OL10 1NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,945 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 | 523 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | - not rated | 797 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic High School, Heywood Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | 2out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 3,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Croft School 5 Banks Croft , Hopwood OL10 2NG | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street 9 Pleasant Street , Castleton OL11 3BE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 213 yd | |
| Georgie Porgies Diner | 7 Rochdale Road East | 233 yd | |
| Bella Sera | 13-15 Rochdale Road East | 234 yd | |
| Hoyas Cantonese | 1 Rochdale Road East | 234 yd | |
| Caprinos | 3 Rochdale Road East | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 480 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 609 yd | |
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 661 yd | |
| White Lion | Jim Cooleys, 106 York Street | 699 yd | |
| Heywood Cricket Club | Heywood Cricket Club, Aspinall Street | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Plaza Takeaway | 21 Rochdale Road East | 234 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 17-19 Rochdale Road East | 234 yd | |
| Vibes Food Box | 5 Rochdale Road East | 254 yd | |
| Heywood Ice Blasts Ltd | Afterglow Tanning & Beauty | 381 yd | |
| Tommy's Chippy | 47 Manchester Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 213 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 577 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood Cricket Club Woodland Terrace | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.