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East Middleton

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About

East Middleton ward lies in the southern part of the Rochdale borough, primarily consisting of suburban residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including semi-detached and terraced homes, with local amenities centred around main roads like Manchester Road. Green spaces such as Hopwood Park and the nearby Roch Valley Way provide recreational areas for residents. The ward includes the districts of Hopwood and parts of Middleton Junction, with a functional community infrastructure.

A notable local landmark is the historic Hopwood Hall estate, a Grade I listed building set within its own grounds. The area is served by several primary schools and is in proximity to the Middleton town centre for broader shopping and services. Transport links are provided by bus routes along key corridors, connecting to both Rochdale and Manchester. The topography includes gentle slopes towards the River Irk, which runs along the ward's western edge.

Area overview

On average East Middleton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Middleton is £42,341 per year. There are 4 schools in East Middleton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Middleton is home to around 11,125 people, with a population density of about 4,317.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Middleton Population
11,125
Population density
4,317.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.34(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.54(+37%)
Vehicle crime
14.11(+136%)
Public order
13.75(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.94(+44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,433
84.78%
African
454
4.08%
Other White
305
2.74%
Pakistani
159
1.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
136
1.22%
Total population: 11,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,217
24.81%
No qualifications
2,017
22.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,570
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,366
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
947
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 8,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,526
30.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,514
30.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
837
16.91%
Social rents from council
513
10.36%
Other social rented
437
8.83%
Total households: 4,951

Property prices in East Middleton

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in East Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,368 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Middleton 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 East Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£311,250
Flats15£125,000
Semi-Detached51£240,000
Terraced56£177,500

10 years median price trend in East Middleton

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

All postcodes in East Middleton

M242AT

Grimshaw Lane

M241RJ

York Road East

M242DU

Queen Street

M242SP

Sedgley Close

M242UY

St Gabriels Mews

M242GR

Gabriels Terrace

M241EP

Kirkway

M241FE

Mountfold

M241TY

Andover Avenue

M241BS

Gilmour Street

M241JW

Andover Avenue

M242LG

Marsden Street

M242BG

Compton Way

M242AJ

Grimshaw Lane

M242FY

Cheviot Close

M241EG

Rhos Avenue

M241DP

Eastfield Avenue

M242DZ

Monmouth Street

M242BU

Compton Way

M241DE

Manchester New Road

M242EL

Baytree Lane

M241QZ

Middleton Trade Park

M241BJ

Albert Street

M241PJ

Leighton Avenue

M241HW

Kingsway

M241BQ

Taylor Street

M241ZE

Greenside Way

M242EX

Birchwood Road

M241BR

Langton Street

M242SU

Easton Close

M242BY

Compton Way

M242EU

Sandy Lane

M242XL

Grimshaw Lane

M241FQ

Ruthin Avenue

M242FB

Mills Hill Road

M242EG

Elm Street

M242UU

Waters Edge

M242JX

Evans Street

M241GU

Pear Close

M242AP

Haslam Street

M242AG

Bradshaw Street

M242EY

Aspinall Street

M241JL

Lowlands Close

M242ES

Kenyon Lane

M242DQ

Kenyon Lane

M241DH

Farmway

M242BZ

Chale Drive

M242FG

Larchview Road

M241DF

Mill Fold Road

M241RH

Lincoln Road

M242HJ

Laurel Street

M242AQ

Phyllis Street

M242QS

Kenyon Lane

M241ZB

Roundthorn Road

M242DT

Oldham Road

M242ED

Mills Hill Road

M242FU

Sandy Lane

M241RQ

Mainway East

M242YS

Preserve Close

M242DR

Kenyon Lane

M241JJ

Lymington Close

M241TE

The Heath

M242DG

Booth Street

M242TU

Sandy Lane

M241UG

Kingsway

M241EZ

Mount Road

M242GT

Kenyon Lane

M242BF

Albany Street

M242LW

Compton Way

M241UJ

Wince Close

M241DY

Mount Road

M242BR

Grimshaw Lane

M242EZ

Maple Close

M241FR

Ruthin Avenue

M241TD

The Heath

M241TA

The Meadows

M242ET

Kenyon Lane

M242YR

Liberty Close

M241EF

Orme Avenue

M241DB

Westfield Avenue

M241ER

Colwyn Avenue

M241RE

York Road West

M242SG

Greenhill Terrace

M242AN

Andrew Street

M241UL

Brow Avenue

M242YU

Co-operative Road

M242EH

Old Mills Hill

M241FL

Kirkway

M242UQ

Aspinall Gardens

M242BD

Greenhill Road

M241GJ

East Middleton

M241ZD

Lincoln Road

M242FZ

Fern Close

M242FF

Cowper Street

M242AS

Castle Street

M241DW

Bank Top

M241HP

Kingsway

M241EQ

Penrhyn Avenue

M241LU

Whitecroft Meadow

M242FS

Cedar Road

Data Sources

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