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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

OL112AR

Castleton

OL112XT

Bowden Close

OL113EL

Manchester Road

OL113HQ

Kingsland Road

OL112XX

Manchester Road

OL113GG

Castleton

M242UD

Grange Road

OL113HL

Clovelly Street

OL112PQ

Queensway

OL113HB

Lawnswood

OL113LT

Broche Close

OL113LW

Bolton Road

OL112UG

Colne Street

M242SD

Thornham Old Road

OL112LY

Millrace Close

OL113JL

Nixon Street

OL112NZ

Castleton Road South

OL113JB

Nixon Street

OL112UD

Trows Lane

OL113JG

Moor Park Avenue

OL112PJ

Cross Street

OL112QF

Macaulay Street

OL112QG

Chaucer Street

OL113NH

Bruce Street

OL113PA

Buttercup Drive

OL112YL

Chesham Avenue

OL112YF

Chatburn Square

OL112YD

Carnforth Avenue

OL112UW

St Martins Street

OL113AU

Heywood Road

OL112YQ

Croydon Avenue

OL113DN

Broadbent Street

OL112UH

Albion Street

OL113DY

Ogden Street

OL113DJ

Stocks Street

OL112TF

Vicarage Road North

OL112XJ

Manchester Road

OL113LQ

Ennerdale Road

OL113DQ

Alexander Street

OL113ER

Silk Street

OL113FQ

Dane Field

OL113FS

Mars Close

OL112SR

Manchester Road

OL112WD

Montrose Street

OL112YA

Saxonholme Road

OL113BE

Pleasant Street

OL113BA

Heywood Road

OL113JN

Nixon Street

OL113AB

Shirley Street

OL113LU

Matthew Moss Lane

OL113LN

Marland Avenue

OL113BW

Tudor Hall Street

OL112TD

St Martins Street

OL112XD

Leander Drive

OL113BG

Heape Street

OL113NN

Onslow Street

OL113BH

Progress Street

OL113BJ

Oakland Terrace

OL113AA

Manchester Road

M242RB

Rochdale Road

OL113DB

Cover Drive

OL113EB

Smalley Street

OL113BU

Fairway

OL113EP

Ashley Close

OL112TE

Vicarage Road North

OL113NJ

Manley Road

OL113JJ

Knoll Street

OL112QH

Castleton Hamlett

OL113DR

Franks Close

OL113ET

Royle Road

OL113DD

Broadbent Street

OL113DG

Partington Street

OL113LJ

Thirlmere Road

OL112SX

Leonard Street

OL112XZ

Manchester Road

OL113LH

Honister Way

OL113NT

The Woods

OL112NX

Malcolm Street

M242RD

Clifton Road

M242SB

Thornham Lane

OL113AF

Manchester Road

OL113AD

Manchester Road

OL112TG

St Gabriels Close

OL113AX

Sackville Street

M242SH

Thornham Lane

OL113HP

Ivor Street

OL112XU

Lyndhurst Avenue

OL113EX

Lynroyle Way

OL113BS

Heywood Road

OL112PU

Crown Business Park

OL113AW

Manchester Road

M242RN

Rochdale Road

OL112XG

Castleton

OL112QQ

Harp Industrial Estate

OL113HY

Elizabeth Street

OL113EF

Castleton

OL113DH

Adair Street

OL112UT

Albion Street

OL112XW

Thornham New Road

OL112PT

Grant Street

Data Sources

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