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About

Castleton is a ward situated in the eastern part of the Rochdale borough. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern developments. It is served by the Rochdale Canal, which runs along its southern boundary, and the Castleton railway station provides a direct link to Manchester. The local economy includes several industrial and retail parks located off the busy Manchester Road corridor.

The ward contains the sizable Springfield Park, offering green space with sports facilities. A notable local landmark is the Castleton Moor Mill chimney, a remnant of the area's industrial past in textile manufacturing. The community is served by multiple primary schools and local shops concentrated in the centre. The terrain includes gradual slopes towards the River Roch, which flows to the south.

Area overview

On average Castleton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castleton is £38,826 per year. There are 5 schools in Castleton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castleton is home to around 10,458 people, with a population density of about 1,308.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castleton Population
10,458
Population density
1,308.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.49(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.91(+39%)
Public order
18.74(+86%)
Vehicle crime
16.16(+168%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.2(+69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,855
75.11%
Pakistani
1,289
12.33%
Other White
276
2.64%
African
198
1.89%
Other Asian
128
1.22%
Total population: 10,458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,083
24.99%
No qualifications
1,942
23.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,453
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,150
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 8,334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,405
32.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,325
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
778
17.74%
Other social rented
393
8.96%
Social rents from council
333
7.59%
Total households: 4,385

Property prices in Castleton

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Castleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castleton 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 Castleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£280,000
Flats7£106,000
Semi-Detached45£202,500
Terraced63£135,000

10 years median price trend in Castleton

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

All postcodes in Castleton

OL113LY

Barathea Close

OL112PL

Melville Street

M242UD

Grange Road

OL112TF

Vicarage Road North

OL112TX

Olive Street

OL112XB

Maden View

OL112XF

Earl Street

OL112XS

Cherrington Drive

OL113BG

Heape Street

OL112SX

Leonard Street

OL112YW

Bow Street

OL113DB

Cover Drive

OL113GG

Castleton

OL113HU

Bideford Road

OL113LF

Crescent Road

OL113NP

Meadway

OL113NS

Hydon Brook Walk

OL112LZ

Queensway

OL112PN

Kirklee Road

OL112TE

Vicarage Road North

OL113JT

Hillhouse Court

M242UB

Sautridge Close

OL113AL

Pemberton Street

OL113AS

Durban Street

OL113FU

Castleton

OL113JY

Eskdale Avenue

OL112TA

Newchurch Street

OL112WH

Trub Road

OL112YB

Chesham Avenue

OL113DY

Ogden Street

OL113HH

Kingsland Road

OL113LG

Crescent Road

OL113NW

Hargreaves Street

OL112QB

Hillcrest Road

OL112UB

Castleton

OL113JJ

Knoll Street

OL112SZ

Newchurch Street

OL112TD

St Martins Street

OL113NH

Bruce Street

OL112XA

Leander Drive

OL113DS

Farewell Close

OL113LW

Bolton Road

OL113PB

Swallow Bank Drive

OL112PP

Alder Road

OL112QA

Cowm Top Lane

OL112XX

Manchester Road

OL113BY

Chadwick Lane

OL113LU

Matthew Moss Lane

M242SB

Thornham Lane

OL113AF

Manchester Road

OL113BB

Sackville Street

OL113HX

Abbott Street

M242RD

Clifton Road

OL113HW

Lynton Avenue

OL112PJ

Cross Street

OL112TW

Hilary Street

OL113JL

Nixon Street

OL113LL

Troutbeck Way

OL112AR

Castleton

OL112QH

Castleton Hamlett

OL112QJ

Queensway

OL113HB

Lawnswood

OL113HE

Manchester Road

OL113BQ

Pleasant Court

OL113JN

Nixon Street

M242RA

Rochdale Road

M242UA

Church Avenue

M242RB

Rochdale Road

OL112NZ

Castleton Road South

OL112WD

Montrose Street

OL113BP

Castleway

OL113HG

Bideford Road

OL113JA

Ivor Street

OL112YA

Saxonholme Road

OL112XN

Foxhill Road

OL113AU

Heywood Road

OL112SP

Manchester Road

OL112TQ

Minor Street

OL113AW

Manchester Road

OL113AX

Sackville Street

OL113HF

Castleton

OL112TN

Vicarage Road South

OL113EP

Ashley Close

OL112YE

Carnforth Square

OL112YH

Croydon Square

OL113NT

The Woods

M246QP

Rochdale Road

OL112QQ

Harp Industrial Estate

OL113AP

Ash Street

OL113DA

Sydney Barnes Close

M242RF

Rochdale Road

OL112QF

Macaulay Street

OL113HP

Ivor Street

OL112QG

Chaucer Street

OL112UL

Albion Street

OL113BA

Heywood Road

OL113DJ

Stocks Street

OL112XU

Lyndhurst Avenue

OL112XZ

Manchester Road

OL113AZ

Mavis Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.