John Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 4HG 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 John Street, Heywood, OL10 4HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 4LW, OL10 4LN, OL10 4NR, OL10 4HA, OL10 4LJ, OL10 4LL, OL10 4NN, OL10 4LG, OL10 4HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL10 4HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 27.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 5.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.9% | 43.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 4HG this area, 31.7% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 31.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 88.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 98% | 88.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 89.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street 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 -28.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 John Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-19 | £107,037 |
| 36 John Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-04-11 | £151,992 |
| 21 John Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-10-23 | £140,774 |
| 21 John Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-07-18 | £74,129 |
| 17 John Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-04-28 | £164,503 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 5,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,238 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 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulder Hill Community School and Language College Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 4,708 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 2,830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Republic | Recovery Republic, 63-65 York Street | 83 yd | |
| Venus Lounge | Veenas Restaurant, 41 York Street | 133 yd | |
| Willows | 3 Church Street | 177 yd | |
| Berties Cafe | Unit 1 Heywood Market Hall, York Street | 183 yd | |
| The Plaice to Eat | Unit 2 Hartley Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | Jim Cooleys, 106 York Street | 133 yd | |
| The Olde Queen Anne | Queen Anne Hotel, 26 Market Place | 282 yd | |
| The Kings | Kings Hotel, 11 Market Place | 289 yd | |
| Newmarket Hotel | New Market Hotel, 43 Hind Hill Street | 397 yd | |
| Woolpack Hotel | 15 Birch Street | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prio Spice | 57 York Street | 83 yd | |
| Lee Hing | 71 York Street | 83 yd | |
| Best Taste Kitchen | 77 York Street | 83 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 7 York Street | 133 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 29 York Street | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 83 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 480 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 560 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Heywood Cricket Club Woodland Terrace | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Queens Park QUEENS PARK ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Body Matters Gym HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL BAMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.