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About

Kingsway ward lies in the northwestern part of the Rochdale borough, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and significant green corridors. The area is anchored by the Kingsway Business Park, a major employment centre hosting distribution, manufacturing, and office facilities. Residential development includes a mix of housing, with newer estates built alongside older properties. The ward contains several local parks and playing fields, providing recreational space for residents.

A notable feature is the presence of the Rochdale Canal, which runs along the ward's southern boundary, offering a walking and cycling route. Land use is primarily a balance between housing, commerce, and open land, with the business park being a key economic driver. The ward is well-connected by major roads, including the A664 and the M62 motorway, which borders its northern edge. This infrastructure supports both the business park and commuter access to wider Greater Manchester.

Area overview

On average Kingsway has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 226 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsway is £39,132 per year. There are 4 schools in Kingsway: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsway is home to around 11,858 people, with a population density of about 2,766.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
226
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsway Population
11,858
Population density
2,766.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.78(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.03(+151%)
Vehicle crime
30.44(+408%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.42(+216%)
Public order
28.42(+181%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,414
45.66%
Pakistani
3,574
30.14%
Bangladeshi
810
6.83%
African
439
3.7%
Other Asian
335
2.83%
Total population: 11,857

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,400
27.52%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,198
25.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,373
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,157
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
943
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 8,722

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,215
29.5%
Owns outright
984
23.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
713
17.31%
Other social rented
581
14.11%
Social rents from council
503
12.21%
Total households: 4,118

Property prices in Kingsway

Median price£178,250
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £225K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£269
Semi-Detached36£188,000£213
Terraced38£148,500£172
Flats3£129,950£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,500£108,500£81,998
2017£244,000£135,000£116,998
2018£234,000£110,000£118,998
2019£221,000£132,975£84,500
2020£255,000£140,000£87,250
2021£300,000£148,000£110,000
2022£321,250£157,500£130,000
2023£317,000£174,500£120,000
2024£290,000£180,000£146,250
2025£310,000£182,000£150,500
2026£357,000£195,000£141,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£121£106
2017£177£148£141
2018£183£127£129
2019£177£147£105
2020£210£163£111
2021£213£166£123
2022£255£171£160
2023£257£197£154
2024£243£193£182
2025£269£213£176
2026£299£223£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsway in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kingsway

Is Kingsway safe?

Kingsway records about 226 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kingsway?

The median sale price in Kingsway is £178,250 (about £201 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kingsway?

Kingsway has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kingsway?

Kingsway scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kingsway sits around rank 4,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kingsway?

The average household income in Kingsway is around £39,132 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kingsway?

Kingsway is represented by 1 elected councillor: Shakil Ahmed (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Kingsway

OL169EJ

Kingsway

OL165EA

Moss Bridge Road

OL165QF

Grafton Street

OL169PD

Ainsworth Street

OL165JD

Millbridge Gardens

OL165BU

Milnrow Road

OL164QL

Burnedge

OL164TQ

Charter Street

OL164XT

St Marys Close

OL164GA

Carr Close

OL169LJ

Ainsworth Street

OL169LG

Ainsworth Street

OL165NP

Fishwick Street

OL165NB

Stuart Street

OL164XB

Stiups Lane

OL165LP

Count Street

OL165AT

Kenworthy Street

OL164PL

Broad Lane

OL169HW

Ainsworth Street

OL164UG

James Watt Drive

OL165TB

Sykes Court

OL165BH

Rathbone Street

OL165SN

Kingsway

OL165QB

Basil Street

OL165LJ

Prince Street

OL161EW

Ainsworth Street

OL164SU

Oldham Road

OL164PS

Helmsman Lane

OL165HS

Kingsway

OL165HA

Wensley Way

OL164FW

Michael Faraday Avenue

OL164UP

George Stephenson Avenue

OL165JE

Lock Mill Place

OL165SZ

Kingsway

OL163AT

Hyde Park Mews

OL169UT

Kingsway

OL165HR

Kingsway

OL165RS

Crawford Street

OL164XJ

Lomond Terrace

OL164TZ

Sedgley Avenue

OL169UB

Kingsway

OL165LR

Newton Street

OL169AT

Kingsway

OL165EU

Waithlands Road

OL165LW

Moss Bridge Road

OL165DN

Milnrow Road

OL164UU

Kingsway

OL169NE

Ainsworth Street

OL165PQ

Jackson Street

OL165BF

Kingsway

OL164SY

John Milne Avenue

OL165BS

Bingley Square

OL165TG

Kingsway

OL164PT

Lower Lane

OL164AA

Moss Avenue

OL164XQ

Turf Hill Road

OL165DP

Canon Flynn Court

OL165LX

Crawford Street

OL165LH

Crown Street

OL165RP

Kingsway

OL165NE

Bilberry Street

OL163AG

Newbold Hall Drive

OL164QJ

Burnedge

OL169EX

Ainsworth Street

OL164PY

White Horse Meadows

OL164RR

Bishopsgate Walk

OL164NW

Charles Babbage Avenue

OL164NY

Chadwick Lane

OL164XF

Rothesay Terrace

OL165JT

Elder Street

OL164UE

Ryelands Close

OL164PP

Broad Lane

OL165NR

Surma Close

OL165DQ

Spruce Street

OL165BJ

Palatine Street

OL165NZ

York Street

OL164GL

Stanley Way

OL164XN

Delamere Road

OL165SS

Ouldfield Close

OL165BL

Bingley Road

OL169UG

Kingsway

OL169QL

Ainsworth Street

OL112PF

Ainsworth Street

OL164XG

Turf Hill Road

OL165AW

Kingsway

OL164TP

Buersil Avenue

OL165NY

Thames Street

OL165QG

Kingsway

OL164SR

Exmouth Place

OL164TX

Buersil Avenue

OL169PY

Ainsworth Street

OL165AH

Newbold Street

OL164XP

Welbeck Road

OL165BB

Milnrow Road

OL165DT

Berwick Street

OL165BG

Margaret Avenue

OL165SJ

Dodgson Street

OL164AT

Kingsway

OL169TX

Ainsworth Street

OL165BY

Merinall Close

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.