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About

Hopwood Hall ward lies in the southern part of the Rochdale borough, encompassing a mix of residential and green spaces. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by the presence of the River Beal, which flows through the ward, and several local parks that provide recreational space for residents. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Hopwood and parts of Middleton Junction.

The ward is home to Hopwood Hall College, a significant further education provider situated within its namesake historic estate grounds. Much of the area's eastern boundary is defined by the open fields and farmland bordering Heywood, maintaining a semi-rural character. Public transport links, including bus routes, connect the ward to central Rochdale and Manchester.

Area overview

On average Hopwood Hall has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 237 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hopwood Hall is £42,941 per year. There are 8 schools in Hopwood Hall: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hopwood Hall is home to around 10,850 people, with a population density of about 1,415.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
237
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hopwood Hall Population
10,850
Population density
1,415 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.28(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.11(+168%)
Public order
34.19(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.72(+264%)
Other theft
22.76(+245%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,085
83.73%
African
391
3.6%
Other White
351
3.23%
Pakistani
232
2.14%
Irish
97
0.89%
Total population: 10,851

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,260
26.2%
No qualifications
1,878
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,478
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,282
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
943
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 8,626

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,432
31.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,431
31.05%
Social rents from council
641
13.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
638
13.84%
Other social rented
323
7.01%
Total households: 4,609

Property prices in Hopwood Hall

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £270,498 in Hopwood Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £494,946.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hopwood Hall 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 Hopwood Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached63£380,995
Flats10£115,000
Semi-Detached58£237,500
Terraced41£175,000

10 years median price trend in Hopwood Hall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hopwood Hall.

All postcodes in Hopwood Hall

OL102JA

Byng Street

Data Sources

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