Orchard Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 4BZ is located in the North 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 Orchard Street, Heywood, OL10 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 4BU, OL10 4DL, OL10 1QJ, OL10 4BT, OL10 4BX, OL10 4BY, OL10 1QD, OL10 1QF, OL10 4DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 4BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 36.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 35% | 41.1% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 15.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4BZ this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 29.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 17.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.1% | 89.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 94.6% | 90.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 90.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Street 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 Orchard Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-08-04 | £147,139 |
| 25 Orchard Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-05-11 | £203,313 |
| 15 Orchard Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2017-02-15 | £149,058 |
| 17 Orchard Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2015-09-18 | £172,281 |
| 9 Orchard Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2007-06-22 | £159,464 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Bury and Rochdale Old Road , OL10 4BB | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,167 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgie Porgies Diner | 7 Rochdale Road East | 372 yd | |
| Bella Sera | 13-15 Rochdale Road East | 372 yd | |
| Hoyas Cantonese | 1 Rochdale Road East | 372 yd | |
| Caprinos | 3 Rochdale Road East | 372 yd | |
| Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy | Unit 8, Roeacre Business Park, Bradshaw Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Cricket Club | Heywood Cricket Club, Aspinall Street | 611 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 663 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 786 yd | |
| White Lion | Jim Cooleys, 106 York Street | 801 yd | |
| Starkey Arms | Starkey Arms, 22 Manchester Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Plaza Takeaway | 21 Rochdale Road East | 372 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 17-19 Rochdale Road East | 372 yd | |
| Vibes Food Box | 5 Rochdale Road East | 393 yd | |
| Heywood Ice Blasts Ltd | Afterglow Tanning & Beauty | 517 yd | |
| Tommy's Chippy | 47 Manchester Street | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 402 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 682 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood Cricket Club Woodland Terrace | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Queens Park QUEENS PARK ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.