Abbey Crescent is in Heywood and in Rochdale district. OL10 4UF 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 Abbey Crescent, Heywood, OL10 4UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL10 4UE, OL10 4UD, OL10 4UG, OL10 4TQ, OL10 4UL, OL10 4UJ, OL10 4TU, OL10 4TS, OL10 4UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OL10 4UF 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 | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around OL10 4UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 43.3% | 48.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 31.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 50.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 27.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.3% | 23% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24% | 14.3% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 27.4% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 83.2% | -14.9% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 95.2% | 82.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| 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 | 95.2% | 82.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Crescent 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.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Abbey Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-11-20 | £179,882 |
| 9 Abbey Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-12-02 | £249,638 |
| 8 Abbey Crescent, Heywood, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2016-02-02 | £99,587 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Bury and Rochdale Old Road , OL10 4BB | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Field Community School West Starkey Street , OL10 4TA | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Queen's Park Road , OL10 4XB | - not rated | 975 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullough Moor Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Regent Street , OL10 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,336 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 | 1,784 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 | 1,784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland High School Sutherland Road , Darnhill OL10 3PL | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heywood Community High School Sutherland Road , OL10 3PL | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | 2out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 4,370 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 | 4,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Academy West Starkey Street , OL10 4TW | - not rated | 595 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtle View School George Street , OL10 4PW | - not rated | 764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton Street Independent School 48 / 50 Egerton Street , Heywood OL10 3BG | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Old Road 625 Rochdale Old Road , BL9 7TL | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine House Hospital School Pennine House , Fairfield General Hospital BL9 7TD | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird At Birtle | Bird Ith Hand, 239 Bury And Rochdale Old Road | 576 yd | |
| Sweet Escape | 48 Bridge Street | 864 yd | |
| Desserts Dilemma | 48B Bridge Street | 864 yd | |
| The Waggon at Birtle | Waggon & Horses, 131 Bury And Rochdale Old Road | 885 yd | |
| Tilly's Tea Room @ Mike Goldrick Window Blinds | 3-4 Dawson Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes Inn | Grapes Inn, Peel Lane | 525 yd | |
| The Brown Cow | 214 Bamford Road | 590 yd | |
| Heywood Bowling Club Catering | Heywood Bowling Club, 158 Queens Park Road | 834 yd | |
| Heywood St James Football Club | Heywood St James Football Club, Shepherd Street | 848 yd | |
| Bar X | 41-43 Bridge Street | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheung Wing Fish & Chips | 107 Peel Lane | 220 yd | |
| Subway | Subway Times Retail Park, Dawson Street | 831 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 34 Bridge Street | 864 yd | |
| Palatable Pizza | 33 Bridge Street | 864 yd | |
| Happy Fish Bar | 44 Bridge Street | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | George Street | 705 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, Dawson Street | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | Bury Street | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Matters Gym HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL HOOLEY BRIDGE MILL BAMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Heywood Sports Complex (Closed) West Starkey Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Phoenix Recreation Ground SHEPHERD STREET | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Queens Park QUEENS PARK ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School QUEENS PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Fitness Connection (Closed) Bethel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 200.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.