Market Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 4LY 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 Market Street, Heywood, OL10 4LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 1HX, OL10 4ND, OL10 1HU, OL10 1FZ, OL10 1HT, OL10 1EJ, OL10 1JP, OL10 1LU, OL10 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL10 4LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 55% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 27.9% | 40.2% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 30.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 10.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.4% | 38% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 26.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 20.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
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 4LY this area, 44.4% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.6% | 44.4% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 26.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 14.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 89.4% | 87.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 87.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 - 50 Market Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-07-19 | £172,007 |
| 48 - 50 Market Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-06-28 | £227,909 |
| 64 Market Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-02-02 | £130,693 |
| 48 - 50 Market Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2016-10-10 | £173,728 |
| 48 - 50 Market Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2016-10-10 | £119,679 |
OL10 4LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | - not rated | 687 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullough Moor Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 887 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 | 907 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 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | 2out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 3,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,042 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,042 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 399 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Croft School 5 Banks Croft , Hopwood OL10 2NG | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Haven School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PY | 2out of 4 | 1,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky on the Road | Mike Goldrick Window Blinds | 65 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | Trinity Methodist Church, Bethel Street | 100 yd | |
| Tilly's Tea Room @ Mike Goldrick Window Blinds | 3-4 Dawson Street | 111 yd | |
| Little Play Town | 30 Market Place | 159 yd | |
| That Cafe | 32 Market Place | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Waugh | 10-12 Market Street | 2 yd | |
| The Dressers Arms | 1 Dawson Street | 111 yd | |
| The Olde Queen Anne | Queen Anne Hotel, 26 Market Place | 181 yd | |
| The Kings | Kings Hotel, 11 Market Place | 196 yd | |
| Bar X | 41-43 Bridge Street | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Moments & Bayrock Moments | 52-54 Market Street | 2 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 31-33 Market Street | 47 yd | |
| Megga Bite | 1 Mission Street | 74 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Pitt Street | 138 yd | |
| Subway | Subway Times Retail Park, Dawson Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 186 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | Roe Acre Service Station, York Street | 470 yd | |
| Tesco | Bury Street | 772 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, Bradshaw Street | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 727 yd |
| Body Matters Gym HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL BAMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Heywood Cricket Club Woodland Terrace | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Holy Family College WILTON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 902 yd |
| St Joseph'S Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale WILTON GROVE | grass pitches | 905 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 90.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 90.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.