Connell Way is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 4DR is located in the North Heywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Connell Way, Heywood, OL10 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 4DW, OL10 4DG, OL10 4DE, OL10 4DS, OL10 4DP, OL10 4DN, OL10 4DF, OL10 4DD, OL10 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 4DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 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 | 20.9% | 31.2% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 50.6% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.6% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.8% | 15% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 23.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 25.1% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 90.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.3% | 93.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connell Way 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boundary Connell Way, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-01 | £457,825 |
| 7 Connell Way, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2007-08-10 | £314,505 |
| 7 Connell Way, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2003-10-29 | £343,923 |
| 1 Connell Way, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £86,500 | 1999-12-07 | £366,760 |
| 5 Connell Way, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 1998-05-08 | £500,681 |
OL10 4DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,930 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 | 92 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 | 700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,088 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 | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Community Primary School Magdala Street , OL10 2HN | 4out of 4 | 1,675 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 | 1,351 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 | 1,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,674 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,867 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 | 2,778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill School Heights Lane , OL12 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,551 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 | 628 yd | |
| Bella Sera | 13-15 Rochdale Road East | 628 yd | |
| Hoyas Cantonese | 1 Rochdale Road East | 628 yd | |
| Caprinos | 3 Rochdale Road East | 628 yd | |
| Heywood Sparks Gymnastics Academy | Unit 8, Roeacre Business Park, Bradshaw Street | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Cricket Club | Heywood Cricket Club, Aspinall Street | 605 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street | 933 yd | |
| Heywood Bowling Club Catering | Heywood Bowling Club, 158 Queens Park Road | 941 yd | |
| White Lion | Jim Cooleys, 106 York Street | 1,003 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Plaza Takeaway | 21 Rochdale Road East | 628 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 17-19 Rochdale Road East | 628 yd | |
| Vibes Food Box | 5 Rochdale Road East | 648 yd | |
| Heywood Ice Blasts Ltd | Afterglow Tanning & Beauty | 761 yd | |
| Best Taste Kitchen | 77 York Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 678 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood Cricket Club Woodland Terrace | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Queens Park QUEENS PARK ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 272.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 272.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.