Postcode report
OL10 2DS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About OL10 2DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
OL10 2DS is a postcode in Hopwood Hall, Rochdale, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near OL10 2DS, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around OL10 2DS are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for OL10 2DS is based on Rochdale 018 Census 2021. It covers 10,320 residents, 4,243 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near OL10 2DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the OL10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £215k from 79 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near OL10 2DS can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near OL10 2DS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around OL10 2DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about OL10 2DS
Is OL10 2DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near OL10 2DS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near OL10 2DS?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for OL10 2DS?
LocaleIQ matched OL10 2DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in OL10 2DS?
The latest median sold price is £215k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around OL10 2DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.