Derby Street is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 4QN is located in the West 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 Derby Street, Heywood, OL10 4QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 4SR, OL10 4QS, OL10 4QW, OL10 4QR, OL10 4QU, OL10 4QZ, OL10 4XH, OL10 4XJ, OL10 4XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding OL10 4QN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.3% | 47.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 34.6% | 39.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 46.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.4% | 44.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 40.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.8% | 18.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 23.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 99.7% | 97% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 95.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby 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 -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Derby Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-08-04 | £154,110 |
| 31 Derby Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-10-22 | £167,184 |
| 33 Derby Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-05-17 | £135,355 |
| 46 Derby Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2018-07-27 | £198,319 |
| 31 Derby Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2018-07-24 | £149,181 |
OL10 4QN 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heys Lane , OL10 3RD | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Pot Hall , Wilton Grove OL10 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PD | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwood Park Primary School Hardfield Street , OL10 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood High School Hazel Avenue , BL9 7QT | 1out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Hudsons Walk , OL11 5EW | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 4,819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 588 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 588 yd | |
| St James Parish Church Hall | St James C Of E Church, Tower Street | 652 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Heywood Station | 680 yd | |
| Tilly's Tea Room @ Mike Goldrick Window Blinds | 3-4 Dawson Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Conservative Club | Beaconsfield Conservative Club, 90 Bury Street | 150 yd | |
| The Horse & Jockey | Horse & Jockey, 114 Bury Street | 150 yd | |
| The Grapes Inn | Grapes Inn, Peel Lane | 435 yd | |
| Summit Hotel | Summit Hotel, 152 Bury New Road | 555 yd | |
| Heywood St James Football Club | Heywood St James Football Club, Shepherd Street | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikes Chippy | 2 Wham Street | 107 yd | |
| Deli-Fresh-Heywood ltd | 19 Bury Street | 264 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 34 Bridge Street | 586 yd | |
| Palatable Pizza | 33 Bridge Street | 586 yd | |
| Happy Fish Bar | 44 Bridge Street | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Bury Street | 131 yd | |
| Iceland | George Street | 468 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School REGENT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 531 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 922 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 | 183.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.