Houses for sale in Heywood

Local information for Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2WA

Offering some of the most spectacular countryside in the North West, the thriving market town of Heywood, bordered by both Bury and Rochdale is surrounded by the woodlands of the Ashworth and Naden Valleys, abundant with wildlife, a diverse range of habitats and archaeological remnants, testament to the areas’ rich heritage.

For a nostalgic journey around the Irwell valley, the Heywood section of the East Lancashire Railway recently reopened, and provides the perfect opportunity to journey the 26 mile trip onboard a steam train, taking in the surrounding picturesque scenery.

For something a little closer to home, the remarkable Queens Park, dating back to 1879 boasts and open air theatre, play areas, a popular BMX track for the more adventurous and stunning gardens to relax in on a lazy summers day. The park is a wonderful space offering something for the whole family to enjoy. For those of you wishing to enjoy a spot of lunch, Heywood is home to a wide variety of bars, cafes and restaurants alongside an abundance of traditional rural pubs, providing the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon after a leisurely stroll.

More adventurous endeavours are also well catered for in Heywood. The local sports complex provides a fitness studio, two swimming pools and an all-weather outdoor pitch. If you prefer to spectate, rather than participate, Heywood Cricket club is the oldest sporting club in the town.

Situated approximately just a mile away from Heywood Town Centre the conveniently located Heritage Place provided a variety of shops including independent local retailers and a bustling market alongside high street names and supermarkets including a Morrisons and the recently built Times Shopping Centre.

The nearby towns of Bury and Rochdale also offer excellent shopping facilities and are within easy reach through the fantastic motorway links and efficient public transport services on offer. The bustling city of Manchester is located just 12 miles away should you wish to enjoy a wider variety of leisure and shopping facilities.

Should you need to commute to work, Heritage Place is ideally located close to the M62, M66 and M60 motorways. Castleton train station is just 3 miles away and frequent bus services run to Manchester. For international travel, Manchester International Airport is just 25 miles away from the development.

Heritage Place is the ideal location for families, with excellent educational facilities all close to the development. There is a wide choice of pre-schools, primary schools and secondary schools including St Joseph’s RC High School, Heywood Community High School and Siddal Moor Sports College. The Universities of Manchester, Salford and Bolton are all also within easy reach.