St James Terrace is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3AB 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 St James Terrace, Heywood, OL10 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 3BB, OL10 1HN, OL10 3EN, OL10 3AA, OL10 3AD, OL10 3AF, OL10 1HG, OL10 3ER, OL10 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL10 3AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 45.5% | 57.8% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 22% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 41.2% | 38.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.1% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 25.7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 11% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.4% | 16.1% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 20.6% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 90.1% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 96.9% | 88.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 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 | 96.9% | 87.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Terrace 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 -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 St James Terrace, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-01-20 | £172,394 |
| 16 St James Terrace, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-02-17 | £325,210 |
| 12 St James Terrace, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-03-09 | £358,209 |
| 16 St James Terrace, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,950 | 2014-07-18 | £219,631 |
| 12 St James Terrace, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2014-06-27 | £289,119 |
OL10 3AB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heys Lane , OL10 3RD | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,257 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 4,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Church Hall | St James C Of E Church, Tower Street | 76 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Heywood Station | 197 yd | |
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 284 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 284 yd | |
| Tilly's Tea Room @ Mike Goldrick Window Blinds | 3-4 Dawson Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Reform Club | 34 Tower Street | 87 yd | |
| Bar X | 41-43 Bridge Street | 282 yd | |
| Heywood St James Football Club | Heywood St James Football Club, Shepherd Street | 297 yd | |
| The Dressers Arms | 1 Dawson Street | 339 yd | |
| Edwin Waugh | 10-12 Market Street | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite | 11a Bridge Street | 282 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 34 Bridge Street | 283 yd | |
| Palatable Pizza | 33 Bridge Street | 283 yd | |
| Happy Fish Bar | 44 Bridge Street | 283 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Pitt Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | George Street | 435 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | Bury Street | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 363 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 702 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.