Melton Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3EB is located in the West Heywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melton Street, Heywood, OL10 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 3DY, OL10 3DZ, OL10 3DR, OL10 3DU, OL10 3DX, OL10 3DT, OL10 3BJ, OL10 3DL, OL10 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL10 3EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.2% | 54.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 37.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 40.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 46.5% | 43.4% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 36.9% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11.7% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 25.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 19.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 94.7% | 91.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 90.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton 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 risen by about 5.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Melton Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-19 | £218,292 |
| 53 Melton Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-09-28 | £191,825 |
| 45 Melton Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2017-02-17 | £1,583 |
| 45 Melton Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-02-17 | £207,113 |
| 51 Melton Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2005-07-01 | £236,623 |
OL10 3EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,029 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 | 288 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 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heys Lane , OL10 3RD | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PD | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,873 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 | 2,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 599 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Heywood Station | 721 yd | |
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 788 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 788 yd | |
| Darnhill Community Cafe | Darnhill Library | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Whistle | Pig And Whistle, 138 Pilsworth Road | 48 yd | |
| Heywood Reform Club | 34 Tower Street | 594 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 90 Bury Street | 706 yd | |
| The Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 114 Bury Street | 706 yd | |
| Bar X | 41-43 Bridge Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli-Fresh-Heywood ltd | 19 Bury Street | 620 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 34 Bridge Street | 786 yd | |
| Palatable Pizza | 33 Bridge Street | 786 yd | |
| Happy Fish Bar | 44 Bridge Street | 786 yd | |
| Darnhill Fish & Chip Shop | 1 Argyle Parade | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bury Street | 716 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 889 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 319 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 892 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.