Cartridge Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3AF 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 Cartridge Street, Heywood, OL10 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 1HN, OL10 1HG, OL10 1EZ, OL10 3BB, OL10 3AQ, OL10 3AB, OL10 1HB, OL10 3AH, OL10 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL10 3AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 53.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45% | 46.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OL10 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 38.2% | 50.6% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 26.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 6.6% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.3% | 50.9% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 26.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 22.7% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 24.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 86% | -12.1% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 98.1% | 88.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 88.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cartridge Street 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 -40.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cartridge Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2026-03-11 | £150,000 |
| 32 Cartridge Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-11-29 | £121,752 |
| 36 Cartridge Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-12 | £118,821 |
| 26 Cartridge Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-07-26 | £147,971 |
| 13 Cartridge Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-24 | £132,700 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,982 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 | 5,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullough Moor Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 575 yd | Community 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 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | - not rated | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 583 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 | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | 2out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,259 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 | 3,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,368 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,368 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 615 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Croft School 5 Banks Croft , Hopwood OL10 2NG | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Haven School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PY | 2out of 4 | 1,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Parish Church Hall | St James C Of E Church, Tower Street | 138 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Heywood Station | 225 yd | |
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 343 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 343 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | Trinity Methodist Church, Bethel Street | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Reform Club | 34 Tower Street | 174 yd | |
| Bar X | 41-43 Bridge Street | 342 yd | |
| The Dressers Arms | 1 Dawson Street | 355 yd | |
| Heywood St James Football Club | Heywood St James Football Club, Shepherd Street | 359 yd | |
| Edwin Waugh | 10-12 Market Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megga Bite | 1 Mission Street | 300 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Pitt Street | 310 yd | |
| Big Bite | 11a Bridge Street | 312 yd | |
| Bits N Pizza Waffle & Shakes | 11 Bridge Street | 341 yd | |
| Lali's Pizza | 16 Bridge Street | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 478 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | Bury Street | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 709 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 439 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.