Heather Lea Close is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 2QT is located in the Hopwood Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Lea Close, Heywood, OL10 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 2NN, OL10 2NG, OL10 2AX, OL10 2LE, OL10 2NB, OL10 2ND, OL10 2LL, OL10 2AZ, OL10 2NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 2QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of OL10 2QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 23.7% | 25.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 53.3% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 48.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.3% | 17.6% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 30.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97% | 97.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Lea Close was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2140.0% higher than the Bamford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Lea Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 12 local areas in Bamford and the 19th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Heather Lea Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-03-07 | £571,062 |
| 3 Heather Lea Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-03-18 | £582,591 |
| 2 Heather Lea Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-09-30 | £577,823 |
| 1 Heather Lea Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-02-17 | £591,514 |
| 3 Heather Lea Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2017-02-03 | £661,870 |
OL10 2QT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL10 2QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,554 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 | 3,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,951 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 | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 1,681 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 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 295 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 | 1,008 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 | 1,008 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 | 2,951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 5,162 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 | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 75 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Haven School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PY | 2out of 4 | 2,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tree House Cafe | Hopwood park | 245 yd | |
| Newhouse Academy | Siddal Moor Sports College, Newhouse Road | 296 yd | |
| KEGS Coffee House | 4 Magdala Street | 365 yd | |
| Xavier's Keto Kitchen | 51-53 Middleton Road | 383 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Birch Westbound | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Unionist Club | Hopwood Unionist Club, Manchester Road | 520 yd | |
| Bay Horse | 41 Torrington Street | 557 yd | |
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 781 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naga Spice | 21 Buttermere Avenue | 348 yd | |
| Magdala Chippy | 29 Magdala Street | 365 yd | |
| Banging Kebabs | 4 Charles Street | 483 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 526 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food - Birch East | Junction 18/19 (M62) | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Recreation Ground HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY HOPWOOD COMMUNITY FACILITY CORONATION AVENUE | tennis courts | 242 yd |
| Siddal Moor Sports College NEWHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 873 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 75.0% |
| 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.