Gelder Clough is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 4BD is located in the Norden 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 Gelder Clough, Heywood, OL10 4BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 4BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.2% | 29.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 46.3% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.6% | 51.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 8.9% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 22.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 31.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 93% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.2% | 95.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gelder Clough was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bamford 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 slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gelders Gelder Clough, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £533,600 | 2023-01-16 | £558,679 |
| The Gelders Gelder Clough, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-10-31 | £159,238 |
| Gelder Clough Cottage Gelder Clough, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-10-04 | £594,038 |
| The Gelders Gelder Clough, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-06-15 | £259,525 |
OL10 4BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
OL10 4BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Bury and Rochdale Old Road , OL10 4BB | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Academy Belgium Street , Rochdale OL11 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Primary School Belgium Street , Bamford OL11 5PS | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 2,601 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 | 2,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Upper School Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 2,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thrum Hall Middle School Thrum Hall Lane , OL12 6DE | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Middle School Holstein Avenue , OL12 6DL | - not rated | 5,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,366 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,366 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl View Residential School Norden Road , Bamford OL11 5PT | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Road School 737 Bury Road , OL12 6BZ | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Old Road 625 Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7TL | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird At Birtle | Bird Ith Hand, 239 Bury And Rochdale Old Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown Cow | 214 Bamford Road | 970 yd | |
| Harvester Pub and Grill | Sir Winston Churchill, Bury Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Matters Gym HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL BAMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Queens Park QUEENS PARK ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club HOLLIN LANE | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.