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About

Alkrington is a residential suburb situated in the northeast of Rochdale, bordering Middleton. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, including semi-detached homes and some modern developments. Its layout features several local parks and green corridors, with Alkrington Woods providing a significant area of mature woodland for walking and recreation.

The community is served by local shops and schools, maintaining a quiet, settled atmosphere. Public transport links connect residents to central Rochdale and Manchester. The area's geography includes gentle slopes offering views across the surrounding valleys, with the Rochdale Canal running nearby, marking its historical industrial connection to the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Alkrington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alkrington is £50,205 per year. There are 4 schools in Alkrington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alkrington is home to around 9,903 people, with a population density of about 3,579.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alkrington Population
9,903
Population density
3,579.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.77(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.53(-25%)
Vehicle crime
12.93(+116%)
Burglary
7.78(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.56(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,559
86.45%
African
259
2.62%
Other White
209
2.11%
Pakistani
154
1.56%
Irish
138
1.39%
Total population: 9,900

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,595
32.29%
No qualifications
1,450
18.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,447
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
746
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 8,036

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,843
45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,480
36.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
7.18%
Social rents from council
271
6.62%
Other social rented
129
3.15%
Total households: 4,096

Property prices in Alkrington

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Alkrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,368 up to £672,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alkrington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alkrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced17£175,000
Semi-Detached57£280,000
Flats1£149,995
Detached23£360,000

10 years median price trend in Alkrington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alkrington.

All postcodes in Alkrington

M241NJ

Alkrington Hall Road South

M241WU

Alresford Road

M241RG

Mossway

M241GA

Malvern Road

M241NP

Manchester New Road

M241EG

Rhos Avenue

M241PT

Stratford Road

M241TH

The Glen

M241NR

Manchester New Road

M241JA

Hardfield Road

M241NH

Dingle Road

M241EY

Naunton Road

M241JJ

Lymington Close

M241HJ

Alcester Close

M241FS

Mount Road

M241ST

Tenbury Drive

M241RL

York Road East

M241UG

Kingsway

M241JZ

Manor Road

M241UJ

Wince Close

M241TA

The Meadows

M241JU

Crow Hill South

M241LB

Manchester New Road

M241PR

Boardman Fold Road

M241EF

Orme Avenue

M241TE

The Heath

M241ER

Colwyn Avenue

M241QD

Boardman Fold Road

M241NL

Parkside

M241HQ

Cheltenham Green

M241EN

Kirkway

M241WD

Alkrington Hall Road North

M241RE

York Road West

M241LH

Mere Avenue

M241EA

Uplands

M241TJ

The Downs

M241LA

Crow Hill South

M241JH

Hardfield Road

M241HA

Mount Road

M241LP

Kirkway

M241LW

Kirkway

M241QL

Evesham Road

M241FB

Crow Hill North

M241JB

Hardfield Road

M241WF

Dingle Road

M241SS

Brackley Drive

M241NQ

Duffield Road

M241WQ

Duffield Road

M241JP

Kingsway

M241GU

Pear Close

M241FW

Kirkway

M241JR

Manchester New Road

M241WR

Greenway

M241JD

Hardfield Road

M241ND

Colson Drive

M241WB

Lake Drive

M241TF

The Moss

M241PE

Hanley Close

M241HP

Kingsway

M241PS

Evesham Road

M241QA

Malvern Road

M241HX

Warwick Road

M241PX

Boardman Fold Close

M241RH

Lincoln Road

M241RS

Evesham Gardens

M241RP

Brookside Crescent

M241RA

Stroud Close

M241LJ

Manor Road

M241WG

Alkrington Hall Road North

M241PH

Boardman Fold Road

M241FE

Mountfold

M241WA

Ivy Drive

M241JW

Andover Avenue

M241LD

Rydal Avenue

M241UA

Mossylea Close

M241FJ

Wychwood Close

M241HH

Gloucester Road

M241DZ

Mount Road

M241LG

Kingsway

M241NY

Elleray Road

M241LR

Kingsway

M241FT

Roundthorn Road

M241HY

Warwick Close

M241NE

Hall Drive

M241PQ

Hardfield Road

M241FR

Ruthin Avenue

M241FX

Naunton Road

M241FA

Uplands

M241HR

Cheltenham Road

M241FH

Brookbank Close

M241PF

Evesham Road

M241GX

Apple Way

M241FP

Penrhyn Avenue

M241JX

Beech Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.