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Middleton East

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About

Middleton East is a residential district located on the eastern side of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including terraced homes and post-war estates. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Bowlee Park, which provides recreational facilities.

The area is served by local shopping precincts along Rochdale Road and Manchester New Road. A notable local feature is the parish church of St. Leonard, with its medieval origins and distinctive architectural history. Transport links include bus routes connecting the area to central Middleton and Rochdale.

Area overview

On average Middleton East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middleton East is £39,189 per year. There are 5 schools in Middleton East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Middleton East is home to around 10,132 people, with a population density of about 4,749.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middleton East Population
10,132
Population density
4,749.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.31(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.05(+2%)
Public order
13.13(+30%)
Vehicle crime
9.97(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.87(+10%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,782
86.68%
African
322
3.18%
Other White
261
2.58%
Pakistani
134
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
117
1.15%
Total population: 10,131

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,796
22.24%
No qualifications
1,795
22.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,473
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,330
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
909
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 8,076

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,455
33.18%
Owns outright
1,255
28.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
800
18.24%
Social rents from council
390
8.89%
Other social rented
370
8.44%
Total households: 4,385

Property prices in Middleton East

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Middleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Middleton East 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 Middleton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£347,995
Flats5£102,500
Semi-Detached42£230,000
Terraced50£170,000

10 years median price trend in Middleton East

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

All postcodes in Middleton East

M242DJ

Newport Street

M242EQ

Elm Street

M242ET

Kenyon Lane

M242JJ

Pilkington Street

M242WQ

Boarshaw Road

M242EP

Aspinall Street

M242BA

Smethurst Street

M242EW

Tonge Roughs

M242JB

Green Street

M242HU

Green Street

M242WA

Dale Road

M242DL

Green Street

M242EF

Mills Hill Road

M242HS

Spring Vale

M242QT

Hoyle Street

M242WH

Boarshaw Road

M242EL

Baytree Lane

M242JG

Temple Street

M242TB

Green Street

M242EU

Sandy Lane

M242LX

Jubilee Road

M242YS

Preserve Close

M242BQ

Neilson Close

M242PN

Boarshaw Road

M242TG

Aylesbury Grove

M242FZ

Fern Close

M242JF

Hilton Fold Lane

M242FE

Cowper Street

M242UJ

Whiteley Drive

M242JW

Norman Street

M242NN

Hereford Way

M242RL

Dane Bank

M242BL

Grimshaw Lane

M242BS

Collinge Street

M242BD

Greenhill Road

M242BN

Nelson Street

M242TR

Tregaer Fold

M242ZR

North Middleton

M242AH

Grimshaw Lane

M242HT

Green Street

M242JS

Baker Street

M242NJ

Hereford Way

M242PH

Arnold Drive

M242BT

Malta Close

M242LW

Compton Way

M242HX

Thornley Street

M242LT

Jubilee Road

M242BH

Aspinall Street

M242DP

Oldham Road

M242EX

Birchwood Road

M242NE

Green Lane

M242SE

Bishop Street

M242WE

Green Lane

M242BG

Compton Way

M242DZ

Monmouth Street

M242JP

Norman Street

M242NA

Dale Road

M242UH

Hanson Close

M242UU

Waters Edge

M242WF

Green Lane

M242HZ

Hilton Fold Lane

M242JQ

Amy Street

M242BU

Compton Way

M242TH

Glenwood Drive

M242YG

Greenbank Terrace

M242WB

Hazel Road

M242ZU

Dye Close

M246AQ

Boarshaw Road

M242DQ

Kenyon Lane

M242DU

Queen Street

M242HN

East Middleton

M242ZB

North Middleton

M242DR

Kenyon Lane

M242NW

Chelford Close

M242ZQ

North Middleton

M242BP

Sedgley Street

M242DF

Davids Farm Close

M242QS

Kenyon Lane

M242FB

Mills Hill Road

M242FN

Saville Street

M242XL

Grimshaw Lane

M242FS

Cedar Road

M242GT

Kenyon Lane

M242DY

Queen Street

M242HF

Cypress Street

M242SX

Hembury Close

M242YA

Little Green View

M242AN

Andrew Street

M242BY

Compton Way

M242HY

Hulbert Street

M242JL

Norman Street

M242AS

Castle Street

M242AX

Lees Street

M242ES

Kenyon Lane

M242JE

Green Street

M242DB

Don Street

M242GG

Don Street

M242GR

Gabriels Terrace

M242HA

Ash Street

M242NF

Green Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.