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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

OL165ED

Kingsway

OL165JB

Woodbine Street

OL164UD

Charter Street

OL164QQ

Broad Lane

OL164QT

Brockway

OL169UH

Kingsway

OL165JF

Navigation View

OL165PZ

Channing Square

OL164TN

Charlotte Street

OL165NA

Fishwick Street

OL165EX

Waithlands Road

OL165SR

Lyefield Walk

OL165AF

Kingsway

OL164PJ

Wrenbury Drive

OL165BX

Kingsway

OL165BA

Milnrow Road

OL164TL

Brookland Street

OL164UJ

Watkin Street

OL164XA

Turf Hill Road

OL164GR

Michael Faraday Avenue

OL164TR

Buersil Avenue

OL165LD

Royds Street

OL165DS

Stamford Street

OL165HL

David Lewis Close

OL164FZ

Wedgewood Close

OL164QZ

Farlands Rise

OL164FX

Jones Way

OL169QD

Ainsworth Street

OL164UQ

Argyle Street

OL164NG

John Boyd Dunlop Drive

OL165JG

Oldham Road

OL165AJ

Newbold Street

OL165HB

Waithlands Road

OL165QX

Ainsworth Street

OL165AP

Church Road

OL165AZ

Kingsway

OL169QS

Ainsworth Street

OL169JA

Ainsworth Street

OL161WW

Ainsworth Street

OL165BD

Rosefield Crescent

OL165EY

Kingsway

OL165SP

Morningside Close

OL165LQ

Crown Street

OL165QA

Mcnaught Street

OL165NH

Leach Street

OL165DW

Milnrow Road

OL164XS

St Josephs Drive

OL165TL

Ethel Street

OL169UR

Kingsway

OL165RD

Oldham Road

OL165NS

Moss Street

OL164RP

Furzegate

OL165NG

Moss Street

OL164UB

Clarendon Street

OL164TU

Buxton Crescent

OL164TG

Lower Street

OL164SP

Oldham Road

OL169UP

Kingsway

OL165ST

Channing Street

OL165QD

Waithlands Road

OL164QY

Verdant Way

OL165AY

Hyde Park Place

OL164AL

Penistone Avenue

OL163AJ

Newbold Hall Drive

OL165TD

Kingsway

OL164XU

Carpenters Way

OL163AL

Newbold Hall Gardens

OL165AL

Windsor Terrace

OL165EB

Crawford Street

OL164AD

Retford Avenue

OL164QD

Broad Lane

OL164UF

Berkeley Drive

OL165NL

Moss Street

OL164TD

Oldham Road

OL164AP

Kingsway

OL164TJ

Charlotte Street

OL165LA

Lockhart Street

OL164GP

Wallis Avenue

OL164UX

Kingsway

OL164TS

Weston Avenue

OL161ZL

Ainsworth Street

OL165HN

Kingsway

OL165SU

Rough Hey Walk

OL165DH

Worsley Place

OL165EF

James Butterworth Street

OL165LG

Crown Gardens

OL164AE

Burnside Road

OL169TH

Ainsworth Street

OL165HJ

Cotton Fold

OL165BW

Nigher Moss Avenue

Data Sources

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