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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. 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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,750 in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingsway 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 Kingsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£310,000
Flats2£111,750
Semi-Detached40£182,000
Terraced41£145,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsway

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

All postcodes in Kingsway

OL165SY

Millfield Grove

OL164PQ

Brookland Street

OL165EZ

Wray Place

OL169AJ

Ainsworth Street

OL169BB

Ainsworth Street

OL165DJ

Worsley Street

OL165NT

Crawford Street

OL169RX

Ainsworth Street

OL164SL

Burnet Close

OL169PQ

Ainsworth Street

OL165AN

Brook Cottages

OL164XL

Lichfield Terrace

OL165BZ

Kathan Close

OL164TY

Sedgley Avenue

OL165BE

Bertha Road

OL127EY

Ainsworth Street

OL165QY

Moss Lane

OL165PF

Kingsway

OL164TF

Oldham Road

OL165BP

Bingley Terrace

OL165HH

Houghton Close

OL164TT

Ansdell Road

OL164NS

Dig Gate Lane

OL165DL

Milnrow Road

OL164AN

Deepdale Avenue

OL164XW

Neston Road

OL169TR

Ainsworth Street

OL169UA

Kingsway

OL165BQ

Milnrow Road

OL164FY

Wren Way

OL165AQ

Kage Close

OL164XD

Delamere Road

OL165LL

Prince Street

OL165LN

Oldham Road

OL165PX

Marshall Street

OL164AH

Broad Lane

OL164XE

Birkdale Road

OL164SZ

Oldham Road

OL164PW

Weston Avenue

OL164PU

Broad Lane

OL164PR

Broad Lane

OL164GS

Kingsway

OL169RQ

Ainsworth Street

OL165EW

Sarah Butterworth Street

OL164XH

Turf Hill Road

OL164GT

Kingsway

OL165JQ

Muriel Street

OL165AG

St John's Drive

OL165SX

Thames Street

OL164UH

Watkin Street

OL114YA

Ainsworth Street

OL164AQ

Cook Road

OL165LE

Sandfield Road

OL165PY

Channing Street

OL165AX

Kenworthy Terrace

OL164GN

Michael Faraday Avenue

OL164QH

Rochdale Road

OL169UU

Kingsway

OL164TH

Crowther Street

OL165NW

St Peters Street

OL165SW

Kingsway

OL164GU

Spring Fold

OL165PU

Church Road

OL165AS

Milnrow Road

OL165EE

Clyde Court

OL165EG

Sykes Street

OL150FG

Ainsworth Street

OL165LU

Oxford Place

OL165LF

Percy Street

OL165DX

Pine Street

OL165TF

St John's Drive

OL165NQ

Moss Terrace

OL164RJ

Richmond Close

OL165BN

Adrian Terrace

OL164UA

Fraser Street

OL164UL

Watkin Street

OL164AB

Kingsway

OL164RS

Mallow Croft

OL165HW

Kings Road

OL164XR

Stiups Lane

OL165JP

Franklin Street

OL164NZ

James Kearns Avenue

OL165NU

Crawford Street

OL165JS

Royds Street

OL165DZ

Bilberry Street

OL165HP

Lonsdale Avenue

OL164QS

Milngate Close

OL165HE

Witley Road

OL165HD

Wren Green

OL164AW

Kingsway

OL164SX

Exmouth Street

OL165QQ

Rowland Street

OL165JX

Moss Mill Street

OL165DB

Blueberry Business Park

OL165LB

Woodbine Street East

OL165JL

Royds Street West

OL165ND

Ashia Close

OL164GW

Kingsway

OL165QE

Kingsway

OL165JZ

Royds Street

Data Sources

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