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Central Rochdale & Mandale Park

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About

Central Rochdale forms the commercial and administrative heart of the borough, centered around the Town Hall and its adjacent shopping precincts. The area is structured around key transport routes like Drake Street and Yorkshire Street, leading to the main bus and tram interchange. Residential streets with Victorian and Edwardian terraces extend outwards from this core, providing housing close to the central facilities and services.

Mandale Park is a residential neighbourhood situated directly south of the town centre, bordering the River Roch. The area is characterised by its mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced rows. A notable feature is the park itself, a green space with sports pitches that sits on a pronounced slope, offering views across the rooftops towards the town. The locality is served by local shops and schools along Whitworth Road.

Area overview

On average Central Rochdale & Mandale Park has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is £33,623 per year. There are 8 schools in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Rochdale & Mandale Park is home to around 12,014 people, with a population density of about 4,030.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
330
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Rochdale & Mandale Park Population
12,014
Population density
4,030.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
124.69(+236%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.43(+219%)
Public order
57.02(+465%)
Shoplifting
39.29(+588%)
Criminal damage and arson
37.79(+321%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,710
39.21%
British
3,682
30.66%
African
751
6.25%
Other Asian
584
4.86%
Other White
533
4.44%
Total population: 12,011

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,788
30.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,992
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,177
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,174
13.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,097
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 8,997

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,055
23.01%
Social rents from council
929
20.27%
Owns outright
886
19.33%
Other social rented
778
16.97%
Owns with a mortgage
735
16.03%
Total households: 4,584

Property prices in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £464,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Rochdale & Mandale Park 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 Central Rochdale & Mandale Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£464,000
Flats1£132,500
Semi-Detached7£173,000
Terraced36£125,000

10 years median price trend in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Rochdale & Mandale Park.

Data Sources

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