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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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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
Detached23£285,000
Flats7£106,000
Semi-Detached45£202,500
Terraced62£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

OL113HT

Abbott Street

OL113LB

Patterdale Close

OL112PA

Sherwood Street

OL112TL

Manchester Road

OL112UH

Albion Street

OL112YG

Chatburn Avenue

OL113DD

Broadbent Street

OL113HS

Harry Street

OL112LY

Millrace Close

OL112PX

Trans Pennine Trading Estate

OL112SR

Manchester Road

OL113BT

Heywood Road

OL113DG

Partington Street

OL113EL

Manchester Road

OL113LE

Grisedale Road

OL112TS

Waverley Street

OL112SW

Charlton Street

OL112UW

St Martins Street

OL112XW

Thornham New Road

OL113AE

Manchester Road

OL113FW

Castleton

OL113HL

Clovelly Street

OL113HY

Elizabeth Street

OL113BN

Manchet Street

OL113DR

Franks Close

OL113NG

Bolton Road

M242SA

Thornham Lane

OL112NU

Queensway

OL112SY

Scholes Street

OL112TP

Wasdale Street

OL112XD

Leander Drive

OL113BZ

Fairway

OL113DW

Spindles Drive

OL112UZ

Sherwin Way

OL112XP

Thornham New Road

OL113BX

Greenway

OL113JZ

Borrowdale Drive

OL112UJ

Albion Street

OL113LA

Eskdale Avenue

M242SD

Thornham Old Road

OL112ST

Manchester Road

OL112TR

Manchester Road

OL112YF

Chatburn Square

OL113AN

Milne Street

OL113NQ

Bolton Road

OL113PH

Cotaline Close

OL112UN

Albion Street

OL113LJ

Thirlmere Road

OL112QE

Hillcrest Road

OL113EB

Smalley Street

OL113EY

Silk Street

OL112NX

Malcolm Street

OL112XG

Castleton

OL113EN

Manchester Road

OL113EX

Lynroyle Way

OL113NU

The Green

OL112LX

Bridge Street

OL112SU

Grosvenor Street

OL113LS

Chamber House Drive

OL113NJ

Manley Road

OL112YD

Carnforth Avenue

OL112XJ

Manchester Road

OL113AH

Manchester Road

OL113EU

Silk Street

OL112YQ

Croydon Avenue

OL113DN

Broadbent Street

OL112UT

Albion Street

OL113BH

Progress Street

OL112TU

Bates Close

OL113BE

Pleasant Street

OL113HA

Gipsy Lane

OL113JU

Eskdale Avenue

OL113NR

Eskdale Avenue

OL113BW

Tudor Hall Street

OL113HD

Castleton

OL113LT

Broche Close

OL112NY

Queensway

OL112XR

Thornham New Road

OL113FS

Mars Close

OL113HQ

Kingsland Road

OL113JG

Moor Park Avenue

OL112PU

Crown Business Park

OL113BJ

Oakland Terrace

OL113DF

Rodney Street

OL113DT

Royle Barn Road

OL113EE

Railway Approach

M242RN

Rochdale Road

OL112UG

Colne Street

OL112YN

Chesham Avenue

OL112SN

Ark Royal Avenue

OL112UE

Trows Lane

OL113AR

Hanover Street

OL113FT

Lancashire Close

OL113LZ

Chevron Close

OL113PA

Buttercup Drive

OL112PQ

Queensway

OL112QD

Hillcrest Road

OL112XE

Leander Drive

OL113BU

Fairway

OL112TG

St Gabriels Close

Data Sources

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