Southgate Industrial Estate is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 1PW is located in the North Heywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southgate Industrial Estate, Heywood, OL10 1PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 1NH, OL10 1ND, OL10 1NJ, OL10 1NE, OL10 1NW, OL10 1NF, OL10 1NG, OL10 2AE, OL10 1FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL10 1PW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 53.3% | 48.8% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.2% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 1PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 30.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.5% | 47.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 19.6% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 12.3% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 25.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 87.1% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
In this area, 90.7% 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% | 90.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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% | 89.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southgate Industrial Estate 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 26 Southgate Industrial Estate, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-12-21 | £208,256 |
| Unit 24 Southgate Industrial Estate, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,012,500 | 2018-06-13 | £2,958,234 |
| Unit 24 Southgate Industrial Estate, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-03-03 | £572,152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 5,268 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 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 1,130 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 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,976 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 | 2,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 4,868 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Vecchio | 141 Manchester Street | 322 yd | |
| The Cafe | Over, 100-102 Manchester Street | 336 yd | |
| Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy | Unit 8, Roeacre Business Park, Bradshaw Street | 376 yd | |
| Planet Play Ltd | Planet Play Ltd, 2 Bradshaw Street | 411 yd | |
| Georgie Porgies Diner | 7 Rochdale Road East | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 327 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 472 yd | |
| Hopwood Unionist Club | Hopwood Unionist Club, Manchester Road | 536 yd | |
| Bay Horse | 41 Torrington Street | 551 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delightz | 48A Manchester Road | 327 yd | |
| Lucky U | 116 Manchester Street | 336 yd | |
| K & N Greek Souvlaki Taste Ltd | 98 Manchester Street | 353 yd | |
| Tommy's Chippy | 47 Manchester Street | 433 yd | |
| Tandoori Plaza Takeaway | 21 Rochdale Road East | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 376 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 588 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Recreation Ground HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY CORONATION AVENUE | tennis courts | 861 yd |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club CHADWICK LANE | golf | 1,091 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.