Kilmarnock Grove is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3FW is located in the West Heywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kilmarnock Grove, Heywood, OL10 3FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 3FX, OL10 3PJ, OL10 3FR, OL10 3PD, OL10 3FT, BL9 7JD, OL10 3FS, BL9 7JE, BL9 7JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 3FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 48.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 44.1% | 44.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 45.8% | 16.5% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 5% | -8.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 10% | 2.2% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 63.7% | 21.5% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 28.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 4.4% | -12.8% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3FW this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 7.8% | -38.5% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 26.7% | 20.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 32.8% | 22.3% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 83.5% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 95.3% | 81.7% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 8.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 82.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kilmarnock Grove 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 .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Kilmarnock Grove, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-23 | £223,252 |
| 26 Kilmarnock Grove, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-04-19 | £178,356 |
| 28 Kilmarnock Grove, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-07-24 | £257,490 |
| 9 Kilmarnock Grove, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-04-12 | £235,160 |
| 18 Kilmarnock Grove, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-03-12 | £279,975 |
OL10 3FW 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PD | - not rated | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heap Bridge Village Primary School Heap Brow , Heap Bridge BL9 7JP | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heys Lane , OL10 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Community Primary School Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,273 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 | 1,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darnhill Community Cafe | Darnhill Library | 809 yd | |
| The Beestro @ Great Bear | Mulberry Unit M7, Heywood Distribution Park, Pilsworth Road | 980 yd | |
| BKUK Flame Ltd @ Burger King | Bridge Hall Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hotel | Summit Hotel, 152 Bury New Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Pizza Bar | 72 Sutherland Road | 262 yd | |
| Greggs | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 686 yd | |
| Subway | Heap Bridge Service Station, Bury New Road | 686 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway | 17 Argyle Parade | 815 yd | |
| Darnhill Fish & Chip Shop | 1 Argyle Parade | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood Community High School (Closed) Sutherland Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 94 yd |
| Our Lady And St Paul'S Roman Catholic Primary School (Heywood) SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Darnhill Playing Fields SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 404 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.