Vale Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 1PQ 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 Vale Street, Heywood, OL10 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 1PG, OL10 1PH, OL10 1PJ, OL10 4NX, OL10 1LE, OL10 4DX, OL10 1PF, OL10 4NS, OL10 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL10 1PQ is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 45.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 58% | 54.3% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL10 1PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 49.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 26.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 36.9% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 37.2% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 27.5% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 23.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.8% | 85.5% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 84.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 84.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hopwood Hall average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Vale Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2021-03-19 | £111,040 |
| 18 Vale Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2018-06-29 | £125,241 |
| 18 Vale Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-05-12 | £181,374 |
| 20 Vale Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2004-12-23 | £121,111 |
| 20 Vale Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2004-06-01 | £126,383 |
OL10 1PQ 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 349 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 | 671 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 1,158 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 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,414 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 | 3,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,599 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 4,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 4,648 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Play Ltd | Planet Play Ltd, 2 Bradshaw Street | 88 yd | |
| Sagarmatha Cafe and Restaurant | 153 York Street | 95 yd | |
| Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy | Unit 8, Roeacre Business Park, Bradshaw Street | 108 yd | |
| Georgie Porgies Diner | 7 Rochdale Road East | 120 yd | |
| Caprinos | 3 Rochdale Road East | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 195 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 314 yd | |
| White Lion | Jim Cooleys, 106 York Street | 444 yd | |
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 517 yd | |
| Newmarket Hotel | New Market Hotel, 43 Hind Hill Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibes Food Box | 5 Rochdale Road East | 107 yd | |
| Tandoori Plaza Takeaway | 21 Rochdale Road East | 121 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 17-19 Rochdale Road East | 121 yd | |
| Heywood Ice Blasts Ltd | Afterglow Tanning & Beauty | 126 yd | |
| Tommy's Chippy | 47 Manchester Street | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 108 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 330 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 923 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Heywood Cricket Club Woodland Terrace | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.