Green Lane is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 2ES is located in the Hopwood Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Heywood, OL10 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 2JG, OL10 2EW, OL10 2EX, OL10 2HD, OL10 2HG, OL10 2EY, OL10 2HB, OL10 2JS, OL10 2EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL10 2ES 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 2ES, 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 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Blanc Green Lane, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2016-04-19 | £208,445 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,713 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 | 4,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | - not rated | 1,458 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,056 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 | 1,458 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 | 1,458 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 | 2,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 3,826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 5,189 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 | 2,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,680 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 | 918 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pleasant Street 9 Pleasant Street , Castleton OL11 3BE | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 321 yd | |
| KEGS Coffee House | 4 Magdala Street | 480 yd | |
| Xavier's Keto Kitchen | 51-53 Middleton Road | 532 yd | |
| The Tree House Cafe | Hopwood park | 600 yd | |
| The Cafe | Over, 100-102 Manchester Street | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse | 41 Torrington Street | 295 yd | |
| Hopwood Unionist Club | Hopwood Unionist Club, Manchester Road | 462 yd | |
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 494 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 843 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 321 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 321 yd | |
| Burger King - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 321 yd | |
| Burger King - Birch Westbound | Junction 18/19 (M62) Birch | 321 yd | |
| Greggs - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 321 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Recreation Ground HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY CORONATION AVENUE | tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club CHADWICK LANE | golf | 983 yd |
| Siddal Moor Sports College NEWHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 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.