Short Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3BP is located in the West 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 Short Street, Heywood, OL10 3BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 3DP, OL10 3BH, OL10 3BT, OL10 3DJ, OL10 3BF, OL10 3BS, OL10 3DH, OL10 3ET, OL10 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL10 3BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 55.4% | 55% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 3BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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% | 47.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 32% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 46.8% | 42.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around OL10 3BP this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 31.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 15.2% | -9.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 97.8% | 90.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 91.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short 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 -16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Short Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-12-09 | £164,418 |
| 8 Short Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-29 | £108,603 |
| 5 Short Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2020-04-17 | £91,250 |
| 4 Short Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-02-06 | £124,034 |
| 10 Short Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2019-10-14 | £176,296 |
OL10 3BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,245 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 | 175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heys Lane , OL10 3RD | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | 3out of 4 | 1,425 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 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 3,512 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 | 3,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,944 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 | 2,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 5,044 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 | 375 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Heywood Station | 495 yd | |
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 546 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 546 yd | |
| Tilly's Tea Room @ Mike Goldrick Window Blinds | 3-4 Dawson Street | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Whistle | Pig And Whistle, 138 Pilsworth Road | 297 yd | |
| Heywood Reform Club | 34 Tower Street | 360 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 90 Bury Street | 520 yd | |
| The Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 114 Bury Street | 520 yd | |
| Bar X | 41-43 Bridge Street | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli-Fresh-Heywood ltd | 19 Bury Street | 394 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 34 Bridge Street | 545 yd | |
| Palatable Pizza | 33 Bridge Street | 545 yd | |
| Happy Fish Bar | 44 Bridge Street | 545 yd | |
| Big Bite | 11a Bridge Street | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bury Street | 512 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 640 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 741 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 130 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.