Sabden Close is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 3JQ 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 Sabden Close, Heywood, OL10 3JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 4RF, OL10 3JG, OL10 3HX, OL10 3JD, OL10 4RQ, OL10 3JH, OL10 3HY, OL10 3HU, OL10 4TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL10 3JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 49.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 50.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 41% | 51.7% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 27.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 14% | 4.3% | -9.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 31.7% | 50.5% | 18.8% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 28.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 13% | 5.3% | -7.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 19.2% | -21.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 17.5% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94.2% | 86.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sabden 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sabden Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-10-10 | £186,698 |
| 3 Sabden Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2018-12-20 | £96,889 |
| 14 Sabden Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2009-08-04 | £158,449 |
| 6 Sabden Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-08-08 | £139,490 |
| 14 Sabden Close, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2005-04-15 | £125,865 |
OL10 3JQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,558 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 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PD | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heap Bridge Village Primary School Heap Brow , Heap Bridge BL9 7JP | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community 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 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,755 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 | 1,391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 4,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 4,833 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 | 576 yd | |
| St James Parish Church Hall | St James C Of E Church, Tower Street | 1,002 yd | |
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 1,011 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 1,011 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Heywood Station | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hotel | Summit Hotel, 152 Bury New Road | 189 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 90 Bury Street | 423 yd | |
| The Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 114 Bury Street | 423 yd | |
| Pig & Whistle | Pig And Whistle, 138 Pilsworth Road | 908 yd | |
| The Grapes Inn | Grapes Inn, Peel Lane | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Chippy | 137 Bury New Road | 208 yd | |
| Mikes Chippy | 2 Wham Street | 373 yd | |
| Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway | 17 Argyle Parade | 549 yd | |
| Darnhill Fish & Chip Shop | 1 Argyle Parade | 575 yd | |
| Deli-Fresh-Heywood ltd | 19 Bury Street | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bury Street | 490 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Darnhill Playing Fields SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Our Lady And St Paul'S Roman Catholic Primary School (Heywood) SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Heywood Community High School (Closed) Sutherland Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.