Whalley Road is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3JF 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 Whalley Road, Heywood, OL10 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 3JJ, OL10 3JE, OL10 3JH, OL10 3JG, OL10 3LG, OL10 3JW, OL10 3JP, OL10 3LH, OL10 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 3JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 41.7% | 48% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 26% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 14% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.4% | 37% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 22.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 7.5% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3JF this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.7% | 28.1% | -21.6% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 11% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.7% | 24.7% | 21.0% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.4% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 89.6% | 81.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 81% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13.2% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whalley Road 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 -26.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Whalley Road, Heywood, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-03-18 | £78,221 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heys Lane , OL10 3RD | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PD | - not rated | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heap Bridge Village Primary School Heap Brow , Heap Bridge BL9 7JP | 3out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 1,543 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,863 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 | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 5,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darnhill Community Cafe | Darnhill Library | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hotel | Summit Hotel, 152 Bury New Road | 201 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 90 Bury Street | 612 yd | |
| The Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 114 Bury Street | 612 yd | |
| Pig & Whistle | Pig And Whistle, 138 Pilsworth Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Chippy | 137 Bury New Road | 165 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway | 17 Argyle Parade | 474 yd | |
| Darnhill Fish & Chip Shop | 1 Argyle Parade | 512 yd | |
| Mikes Chippy | 2 Wham Street | 561 yd | |
| Adam's Pizza Bar | 72 Sutherland Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bury Street | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darnhill Playing Fields SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Our Lady And St Paul'S Roman Catholic Primary School (Heywood) SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 832 yd |
| Heywood Community High School (Closed) Sutherland Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 842 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.