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Middleton East

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About

Middleton East is a residential area located in the northeastern part of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It is situated close to local amenities, including schools, parks, and shopping facilities, providing convenience for residents. The nearby Bowlee Park offers green space for outdoor activities.

Transport links in Middleton East include bus routes connecting to Rochdale town centre and surrounding areas. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events often held at nearby venues. While largely residential, it also features small businesses and services catering to everyday needs. The proximity to the M62 motorway provides easy access to Manchester and other parts of the region.

Area overview

On average Middleton East has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Middleton East is £36,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Middleton East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £192,625 in Middleton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.

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£285,000
Flats5£102,500
Semi-Detached34£212,500
Terraced52£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

M242TF

Greenbank Terrace

M242UW

Waters Edge

M242YL

Stanycliffe Lane

M242ZL

Middleton East

M242ZW

Middleton East

M242BZ

Chale Drive

M242HP

Wolstenvale Close

M242AF

Albany Street

M242FU

Sandy Lane

M242HJ

Laurel Street

M242PB

Stanycliffe Lane

M242RG

Grimshaw Lane

M242TL

Glenwood Drive

M242WL

Brookes Street

M242WW

Aylesbury Grove

M242ZG

Middleton East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.