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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(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.91(+44%)
Public order
18.74(+85%)
Vehicle crime
16.16(+170%)
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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £168,500 in Castleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached19£275,000
Flats9£112,000
Semi-Detached40£202,500
Terraced60£146,750

10 years median price trend in Castleton

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

All postcodes in Castleton

OL112XP

Thornham New Road

OL112WH

Trub Road

OL112QD

Hillcrest Road

OL113LD

Yew Dale Gardens

OL112TP

Wasdale Street

OL113PF

Loisine Close

OL113AL

Pemberton Street

OL112TL

Manchester Road

OL113LY

Barathea Close

OL113LF

Crescent Road

OL113PD

Bluebell Drive

OL113BD

Heywood Road

OL113HS

Harry Street

OL113NP

Meadway

OL113HW

Lynton Avenue

OL113DA

Sydney Barnes Close

OL112UF

Trows Lane

OL113LG

Crescent Road

M242UB

Sautridge Close

OL112PA

Sherwood Street

OL112LX

Bridge Street

OL112YN

Chesham Avenue

M242SA

Thornham Lane

OL112QA

Cowm Top Lane

M242RF

Rochdale Road

OL112XL

Collingwood Street

OL113LS

Chamber House Drive

OL112PX

Trans Pennine Trading Estate

OL112UZ

Sherwin Way

OL113LR

Bolton Road

OL112TN

Vicarage Road South

OL113EU

Silk Street

OL113LB

Patterdale Close

OL113EW

Tomlinson Street

OL112ST

Manchester Road

OL112UY

Manchester Road

OL113JP

Manchester Road

OL112PP

Alder Road

OL112UJ

Albion Street

OL112TH

Raglan Street

OL112PN

Kirklee Road

OL113JT

Hillhouse Court

OL113HD

Castleton

OL113HT

Abbott Street

OL112TQ

Minor Street

OL113AN

Milne Street

OL113AT

Hanover Street

OL113HE

Manchester Road

OL112PW

Kirklee Road

OL112BJ

Mount Street

OL113LL

Troutbeck Way

M242RE

Thornham Lane

OL113PE

Rookswood Drive

OL112LZ

Queensway

OL113EA

Samuel Street

OL113NR

Eskdale Avenue

OL113NQ

Bolton Road

OL113FT

Lancashire Close

OL112TR

Manchester Road

OL113NU

The Green

OL113HZ

Trevor Street

OL112QY

Queensway

OL113PH

Cotaline Close

OL113BN

Manchet Street

OL113AH

Manchester Road

OL113BP

Castleway

OL113DL

Partington Street

OL113BT

Heywood Road

OL113FW

Egyptian Drive

OL113BX

Greenway

OL113HF

Castleton

OL113DS

Farewell Close

OL112XA

Leander Drive

OL112TX

Olive Street

OL112PL

Melville Street

OL113HA

Gipsy Lane

OL113NS

Hydon Brook Walk

OL112UP

Newchurch Street

OL113HH

Kingsland Road

OL112XR

Thornham New Road

OL112YG

Chatburn Avenue

OL112UB

Castleton

OL113BY

Chadwick Lane

OL113BB

Sackville Street

OL113JQ

Moor Park Avenue

OL113HU

Bideford Road

OL113DE

Innings Way

OL112TA

Newchurch Street

OL113AQ

Manchester Road

OL113NG

Bolton Road

OL112SU

Grosvenor Street

OL113ED

Atkinson Street

OL112XB

Maden View

OL112SP

Manchester Road

OL113JH

Colwyn Street

OL113AP

Ash Street

OL112YH

Croydon Square

OL112SN

Ark Royal Avenue

OL112TB

St Martins Street

OL113HX

Abbott Street

Data Sources

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