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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.

Data Sources

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