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Balderstone & Kirkholt

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About

Balderstone & Kirkholt is a ward in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, covering residential and green spaces. The area includes the neighborhoods of Balderstone and Kirkholt, with a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to semi-detached properties. Kirkholt is known for its community-focused initiatives, while Balderstone retains a more rural feel with open fields and farmland.

The ward features local amenities such as schools, parks, and small businesses, serving the needs of residents. Nearby spots like Balderstone Park provide recreational space, and the area is well-connected by roads, including the A664. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events and groups fostering local engagement.

Area overview

On average Balderstone & Kirkholt has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £37,506 per year. There are 4 schools in Balderstone & Kirkholt: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Balderstone & Kirkholt Population
11,475
Population density
2,727.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,533
65.64%
Pakistani
1,649
14.37%
Other White
655
5.71%
African
539
4.7%
Other Asian
169
1.47%
Total population: 11,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,341
29.56%
Social rents from council
1,180
26.01%
Owns outright
956
21.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
523
11.53%
Other social rented
418
9.22%
Total households: 4,536

Property prices in Balderstone & Kirkholt

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Balderstone & Kirkholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £534,600.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balderstone & Kirkholt 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 Balderstone & Kirkholt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£299,123
Flats4£111,500
Semi-Detached55£190,000
Terraced20£149,500

10 years median price trend in Balderstone & Kirkholt

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balderstone & Kirkholt.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.