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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(+6%)
Public order
13.13(+30%)
Vehicle crime
9.97(+66%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Middleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £449,995.

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
Semi-Detached53£237,000
Flats7£120,000
Detached13£347,995
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

M242AN

Andrew Street

M242HE

Willow Avenue

M242BL

Grimshaw Lane

M242NL

Hereford Way

M242DB

Don Street

M242AP

Haslam Street

M242EL

Baytree Lane

M242FB

Mills Hill Road

M242FH

Baytree Lane

M242WD

Myrtle Road

M242UW

Waters Edge

M242AQ

Phyllis Street

M242EP

Aspinall Street

M242EQ

Elm Street

M242SG

Greenhill Terrace

M242UR

Tonge Meadow

M242QU

Wade Street

M242JA

Jopson Street

M242BF

Albany Street

M242LZ

Grove Road

M242DR

Kenyon Lane

M242FA

Oldham Road

M242WF

Green Lane

M242TG

Aylesbury Grove

M242FQ

Oakdene Road

M242BB

Greenhill Road

M242FS

Cedar Road

M242NE

Green Lane

M242BH

Aspinall Street

M242BT

Malta Close

M242ZS

Egyptian Drive

M242JN

Norman Street

M242JE

Green Street

M242PE

Kingsley Road

M242AG

Bradshaw Street

M242DT

Oldham Road

M242JW

Norman Street

M242US

Waters Edge

M242WE

Green Lane

M242UN

Newbank Close

M242AL

Grimshaw Lane

M242BU

Compton Way

M242EF

Mills Hill Road

M242PP

Byron Road

M242PW

Boarshaw Crescent

M242TH

Glenwood Drive

M242JH

Pilkington Street

M242WB

Hazel Road

M242WW

Summerfield Drive

M242YU

Co-operative Road

M242LQ

Chilton Drive

M242ER

Monmouth Street

M242AX

Lees Street

M242FN

Saville Street

M242NF

Green Lane

M242NU

Stanycliffe Lane

M242EZ

Maple Close

M242UH

Hanson Close

M242UL

Ash Street

M242FG

Larchview Road

M242JD

Edmonds Street

M242JR

Highfield Street

M242PH

Arnold Drive

M242EU

Sandy Lane

M242BQ

Neilson Close

M242FW

Wood Lane

M242WA

Dale Road

M242UJ

Whiteley Drive

M242ZB

North Middleton

M242SN

Winwood Drive

M242TP

Norman Close

M242PN

Boarshaw Road

M242ZL

Stream Close

M242YG

Greenbank Terrace

M242EX

Birchwood Road

M242XL

Grimshaw Lane

M242LA

Oldham Road

M242JG

Temple Street

M242SP

Sedgley Close

M242GR

Gabriels Terrace

M242ES

Kenyon Lane

M246AQ

Boarshaw Road

M242TS

Pembridge Fold

M242EW

Tonge Roughs

M242ZR

Print Way

M242QP

James Andrew Street

M242ZU

Dye Close

M242BD

Greenhill Road

M242GG

Don Street

M242JF

Hilton Fold Lane

M242HY

Hulbert Street

M242LS

Hillside Drive

M242HT

Green Street

M242FE

Cowper Street

M242DN

Oldham Road

M242WH

Boarshaw Road

M242SE

Bishop Street

M242YA

Little Green View

M242RG

Grimshaw Lane

M242DJ

Newport Street

Data Sources

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