Heywood Road is in Rochdale and in Rochdale district. OL11 3BS is located in the Castleton 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 Heywood Road, Rochdale, OL11 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL11 3DF, OL11 3BU, OL11 3BX, OL11 3BP, OL11 3DG, OL11 3BT, OL11 3DH, OL11 3DQ, OL11 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OL11 3BS is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 27.7% | 30.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 49.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 39.2% | 52.1% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 28.8% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 20.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 25.3% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 18.1% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 95.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heywood Road was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 858.3% higher than the Castleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heywood Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Castleton and the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Heywood Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2025-04-16 | £299,837 |
| 145 Heywood Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-06 | £250,474 |
| 196 Heywood Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-29 | £261,395 |
| 174 Heywood Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-03-18 | £212,358 |
| 178 Heywood Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-12-17 | £139,750 |
OL11 3BS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in OL11 3BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Nursery School Finsbury Street , OL11 4NB | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Street Nursery School Thames Street , OL16 5NY | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , OL12 0PP | 3out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Primary School Hanover Street , Castleton OL11 3AR | - not rated | 335 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Vicarage Road South , Castleton OL11 2TN | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Hillcrest Road , Castleton OL11 2QD | 2out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls Church of England Primary School Rye Street , OL10 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marland Hill Community Primary School Roch Mills Crescent , Off Roch Valley Way OL11 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Moss High School Matthew Moss Lane , Marland OL11 3LU | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | 2out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Moor High School Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Siddal Moor Sports College Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 2,466 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 | 1,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbrook Middle School Bridgefold Road , OL11 5BX | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsway Middle School Turf Hill Road , OL16 4XA | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawfield Middle School Shawfield Lane , OL12 7RQ | - not rated | 4,617 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 | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochdale Sixth Form College College Road , OL12 6HY | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street 9 Pleasant Street , Castleton OL11 3BE | - not rated | 273 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Birch School Bolton Road , OL11 4RA | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent Primary School Beechwood , Manchester Road OL11 4LU | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banks Croft School 5 Banks Croft , Hopwood OL10 2NG | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Road School 737 Bury Road , OL12 6BZ | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Bury New Road | 508 yd | |
| Tastebuds Cafe | 828 Manchester Road | 515 yd | |
| Castleton community centre | Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road | 557 yd | |
| Zeera | Bridge Inn, 853 Manchester Road | 596 yd | |
| Achilles Meze and Grill Bar | 850 Manchester Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Sports centre | Castlton Gabriels Football Club, Chadwick Lane | 407 yd | |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club | Castle Hawk Golf Club, Chadwick Lane | 407 yd | |
| British Legion Castleton Comrades Club | 20 Smalley Street | 583 yd | |
| Blue Pits Inn | 842 Manchester Road | 616 yd | |
| Commercial Castleton | 868 Manchester Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sania Sweets | 2 Tweedale Street | 1 yd | |
| China Royal | 740 Manchester Road | 464 yd | |
| Paprika | 766 Manchester Road | 468 yd | |
| Chicken Planet | 772 Manchester Road | 470 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House | 832 Manchester Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative | 3 Grosvenor Street | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Sports Centre CHADWICK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| St Edwards Ce Primary School HANOVER STREET | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club CHADWICK LANE | golf | 442 yd |
| Castleton Swimming Pool MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| The Soccer Factory ROYLE BARN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| Castleton Primary School HILLCREST ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Evolution Physical Excellence Ltd ARROW MILL ARROW MILL QUEENSWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.