Glazebrook Close is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3EA is located in the North Heywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glazebrook Close, Heywood, OL10 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 3HG, OL10 3AP, OL10 3BG, OL10 3EE, OL10 3AR, OL10 3AS, OL10 3BQ, OL10 3AW, OL10 3BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL10 3EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 48.8% | 52.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.4% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 3EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 36.8% | 49.4% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 30.7% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 38.8% | 45.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 13% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 21.4% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 18.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.9% | 93.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glazebrook Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Glazebrook Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-05-30 | £224,716 |
| 12 Glazebrook Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-28 | £232,188 |
| 11 Glazebrook Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-25 | £272,522 |
| 5 Glazebrook Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-03-23 | £258,520 |
| 5 Glazebrook Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-03-18 | £231,937 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,776 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 | 4,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | - not rated | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullough Moor Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 757 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 | 255 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 | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | 2out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,002 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 | 3,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,385 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 | 3,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,232 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 | 106 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 788 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 974 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Croft School 5 Banks Croft , Hopwood OL10 2NG | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Haven School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PY | 2out of 4 | 1,352 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 | 490 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Heywood Station | 601 yd | |
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 702 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 702 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | Trinity Methodist Church, Bethel Street | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Whistle | Pig And Whistle, 138 Pilsworth Road | 281 yd | |
| Heywood Reform Club | 34 Tower Street | 504 yd | |
| Newmarket Hotel | New Market Hotel, 43 Hind Hill Street | 654 yd | |
| Bar X | 41-43 Bridge Street | 701 yd | |
| Heywood St James Football Club | Heywood St James Football Club, Shepherd Street | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megga Bite | 1 Mission Street | 670 yd | |
| Deli-Fresh-Heywood ltd | 19 Bury Street | 681 yd | |
| Big Bite | 11a Bridge Street | 688 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Pitt Street | 689 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 34 Bridge Street | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bury Street | 809 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 846 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 858 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Siddal Moor Sports College NEWHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.