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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

M242ND

Valley Road

M242JS

Baker Street

M242AH

Grimshaw Lane

M242SF

Church Road

M242DY

Queen Street

M242FU

Sandy Lane

M242TU

Sandy Lane

M242BR

Grimshaw Lane

M242DS

Kenyon Lane

M242NW

Chelford Close

M242AU

Grimshaw Lane

M242LG

Marsden Street

M242AT

Grimshaw Lane

M242HL

Green Street

M242DE

Oldham Road

M242BA

Smethurst Street

Data Sources

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