Heywood (OL10) in Greater Manchester has experienced moderate capital appreciation with prices rising at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate over five years, while rental yields have outpaced this with 7.4% annual growth. The district scores 53.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally, indicating above-average market fundamentals. Population growth of 1.2% over the same period suggests measured demographic expansion. The postcode is classified as early-stage gentrification, characterising it as an emerging area undergoing transition. These metrics reflect a market with developing rental demand relative to price growth, though broader economic factors and local infrastructure development warrant consideration alongside these figures.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Heywood · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.9 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
Heywood (OL10) common questions
Is Heywood up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Heywood (OL10) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 19% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Heywood safe?
Heywood has a safety score of 83/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Heywood?
The average property price in Heywood (OL10) is £216k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Heywood?
The median monthly rent in Heywood (OL10) is £797 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Heywood?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Congleton (CW12), Manchester (M25), Rochdale (OL11), Bury (BL9), Salford (M6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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