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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

M241EY

Naunton Road

M241DQ

Brierley Drive

M242AF

Grimshaw Lane

M242FX

Birchwood Road

M242DF

Davids Farm Close

M241UA

Mossylea Close

M242HN

East Middleton

M242UW

Waters Edge

M242AH

Grimshaw Lane

M242JY

Evans Street

M242DY

Queen Street

M241JQ

Andover Avenue

M241BN

Wince Brook

M242FA

Oldham Road

M242FN

Saville Street

M241HE

Stanway Close

M241RP

Brookside Crescent

M242BH

Aspinall Street

M242LH

Oldham Road

M242JZ

Oldham Road

M242HF

Cypress Street

M242EA

Laburnum Road

M241EL

Kirkway

M241DS

Oak Avenue

M241TH

The Glen

M241FJ

Wychwood Close

M242BE

Aspinall Street

M241FS

Mount Road

M241PN

Arden Avenue

M242JU

Middleton View

M242JS

Baker Street

M241ES

Orme Avenue

M241QL

Evesham Road

M242AE

Grimshaw Lane

M242SF

Church Road

M241DU

Farmway

M242AW

Glen Grove

M241HA

Mount Road

M242UJ

Whiteley Drive

M242LQ

Chilton Drive

M242EW

Tonge Roughs

M242BP

Sedgley Street

M241DT

High Barn Road

M241ET

Roundthorn Road

M242LN

Butterworth Street

M241TB

The Meadows

M242US

Waters Edge

M242FQ

Oakdene Road

M242BQ

Neilson Close

M242FE

Cowper Street

M242BJ

Pine Street

M241DN

Brierley Drive

M242UN

Newbank Close

M241FH

Brookbank Close

M242BA

Smethurst Street

M242RL

Dane Bank

M241AX

Oldham Road

M242BW

Grimshaw Lane

M242HE

Willow Avenue

M241RL

York Road East

M241BP

Hornby Street

M241TX

East Middleton

M241BY

Back Gilmour Street

M241EX

Mount Road

M242EB

Oldham Road

M242RG

Grimshaw Lane

M241JG

Andover Avenue

M242AL

Grimshaw Lane

M242AD

Saxon Street

M242QX

Collinge Avenue

M242QU

Wade Street

M241FF

Frampton Close

M241RD

Mainway East

M241TT

The Downs

M241PW

Evesham Walk

M241EE

Manchester New Road

M241BL

Larkhill Court

M242AR

Lancaster Avenue

M241PZ

Evesham Road

M241FY

St Dominics Way

M242DX

Berwyn Avenue

M241FU

Roundthorn Road

M242BL

Grimshaw Lane

M242SE

Bishop Street

M242TT

Tonge Hall Close

M241QJ

Silk Mill Way

M242AX

Lees Street

M242JR

Highfield Street

M241DL

Farmway

M241DG

Farmway

M241DX

Lever Walk

M241FX

Naunton Road

M242DS

Kenyon Lane

M242EP

Aspinall Street

M242HA

Ash Street

M241BZ

Taylor Street

M242FH

Baytree Lane

M241GX

Apple Way

M241UH

Davidson Drive

M241BT

Townley Street

Data Sources

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