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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 average crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £246K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) in East Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,368 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£320,000£328
Semi-Detached54£233,500£274
Terraced42£186,500£222
Flats18£127,500£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£83,000£128,750£87,500
2017£215,000£78,750£139,750£95,000
2018£180,000£81,498£142,500£105,975
2019£207,475£85,000£150,000£110,000
2020£260,000£95,000£168,500£121,000
2021£260,000£105,500£187,500£145,500
2022£260,000£95,750£215,000£154,500
2023£260,000£120,000£205,000£160,000
2024£270,000£120,000£226,000£160,000
2025£320,000£125,000£240,000£179,000
2026£242,000£123,000£220,000£173,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£141£161£102
2017£188£130£155£118
2018£202£148£185£124
2019£204£156£184£123
2020£216£166£212£153
2021£238£171£218£178
2022£290£168£251£185
2023£280£211£254£189
2024£257£214£261£212
2025£305£211£269£212
2026£489£213£296£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Middleton in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.