Birkdale Close is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 2DP is located in the Hopwood Hall 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 Birkdale Close, Heywood, OL10 2DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 2DA, OL10 2DW, OL10 2BN, OL10 2NU, OL10 2DR, OL10 2BZ, OL10 2DB, OL10 2BL, OL10 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 2DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 29.8% | 25.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 63.1% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 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 | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 33.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 88.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.4% | 93.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkdale Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Birkdale Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2023-10-06 | £421,195 |
| 2 Birkdale Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2022-01-11 | £364,922 |
| 5 Birkdale Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2015-05-15 | £314,889 |
| 8 Birkdale Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2012-09-14 | £306,643 |
| 5 Birkdale Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2005-06-10 | £389,963 |
OL10 2DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | - not rated | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | 2out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 527 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 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 5,174 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 | 2,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Croft School 5 Banks Croft , Hopwood OL10 2NG | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Haven School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PY | 2out of 4 | 1,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhouse Academy | Siddal Moor Sports College, Newhouse Road | 352 yd | |
| The Tree House Cafe | Hopwood park | 566 yd | |
| KEGS Coffee House | 4 Magdala Street | 634 yd | |
| The Cafe | Over, 100-102 Manchester Street | 694 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Unionist Club | Hopwood Unionist Club, Manchester Road | 513 yd | |
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 624 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 710 yd | |
| Bay Horse | 41 Torrington Street | 710 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naga Spice | 21 Buttermere Avenue | 224 yd | |
| Kings Chippy | 76A King Street | 536 yd | |
| Delightz | 48A Manchester Road | 624 yd | |
| Magdala Chippy | 29 Magdala Street | 634 yd | |
| Lucky U | 116 Manchester Street | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 704 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 1,025 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siddal Moor Sports College NEWHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 375 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Hopwood Recreation Ground HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY CORONATION AVENUE | tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.