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East Middleton

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

East Middleton Population

11,125

Population density

4,317.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£302,500	£265,000	£270,000	£360,000	£394,000
Flats	12	£125,000	£83,550	£108,125	£135,750	£140,225
Semi-Detached	38	£238,500	£104,250	£200,000	£275,000	£353,750
Terraced	57	£175,000	£98,000	£158,000	£220,000	£260,400

10 years median price trend in East Middleton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in East Middleton

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