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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(+32%)
Vehicle crime
14.11(+134%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in East Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,368 up to £410,000.

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
Detached9£302,500
Flats12£125,000
Semi-Detached38£238,500
Terraced57£175,000

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

M242HE

Willow Avenue

M242QU

Wade Street

M242AQ

Phyllis Street

M242BR

Grimshaw Lane

M242EQ

Elm Street

M242ET

Kenyon Lane

M241PW

Evesham Walk

M241RF

York Road West

M242EP

Aspinall Street

M241BN

Wince Brook

M241JL

Lowlands Close

M242BA

Smethurst Street

M242EW

Tonge Roughs

M241JP

Kingsway

M242EF

Mills Hill Road

M242QT

Hoyle Street

M241FS

Mount Road

M241QZ

Middleton Trade Park

M242EL

Baytree Lane

M241EG

Rhos Avenue

M241JJ

Lymington Close

M241RD

Mainway East

M242EU

Sandy Lane

M242YS

Preserve Close

M241BG

Tetlow Street

M241BU

Peach Bank

M241BY

Back Gilmour Street

M241FL

Kirkway

M242BQ

Neilson Close

M242JY

Evans Street

M241JN

Andover Avenue

M241ZE

Greenside Way

M242FZ

Fern Close

M241DL

Farmway

M242FE

Cowper Street

M242UJ

Whiteley Drive

M241DR

Birch Avenue

M241BQ

Taylor Street

M241DT

High Barn Road

M241DW

Bank Top

M242AD

Saxon Street

M241EF

Orme Avenue

M242RL

Dane Bank

M242BL

Grimshaw Lane

M242BS

Collinge Street

M242TT

Tonge Hall Close

M241DU

Farmway

M241FT

Roundthorn Road

M241TT

The Downs

M241UG

Kingsway

M242BD

Greenhill Road

M242BN

Nelson Street

M242TR

Tregaer Fold

M241DF

Mill Fold Road

M241EZ

Mount Road

M241RH

Lincoln Road

M241UA

Mossylea Close

M241UH

Davidson Drive

M242AH

Grimshaw Lane

M242JS

Baker Street

M242BT

Malta Close

M242LW

Compton Way

M241BS

Gilmour Street

M242BH

Aspinall Street

M242DP

Oldham Road

M242EX

Birchwood Road

M242SE

Bishop Street

M241HW

Kingsway

M241TE

The Heath

M241TJ

The Downs

M242BG

Compton Way

M242DZ

Monmouth Street

M242UU

Waters Edge

M241BL

Larkhill Court

M241TU

The Coppice

M242JT

William Street

M241JW

Andover Avenue

M242BU

Compton Way

M241TX

East Middleton

M241ET

Roundthorn Road

M241FU

Roundthorn Road

M241ZB

Roundthorn Road

M242DQ

Kenyon Lane

M242DU

Queen Street

M242HN

East Middleton

M241AX

Oldham Road

M242DR

Kenyon Lane

M241FZ

Savio Way

M241GH

Moss Farm Close

M241HP

Kingsway

M242BP

Sedgley Street

M242DF

Davids Farm Close

M242QS

Kenyon Lane

M241BT

Townley Street

M241GJ

East Middleton

M242FB

Mills Hill Road

M242FN

Saville Street

M242XL

Grimshaw Lane

M241GU

Pear Close

M241RE

York Road West

Data Sources

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