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Middleton Junction

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About

Middleton Junction sits in the southwestern part of the Oldham borough, positioned where the town of Middleton meets Oldham's boundaries. The area is primarily defined by its residential streets, with a mix of traditional terraced housing and more modern developments. Its location places it near major transport routes, including the A669 and the Metrolink line, which connect it to Manchester and other parts of Greater Manchester. The local landscape includes the open green space of the Rochdale Canal towpath, which runs along its edge.

The area's identity is closely tied to its industrial past, visible in the remaining red-brick architecture and the presence of the canal, a former commercial artery. Daily life centers around local shops and services along the main roads, serving the immediate community. The sound of the Metrolink trams is a constant feature, marking the rhythm of commuter movement. This practical, unassuming district functions as a residential gateway between its neighbouring towns.

Area overview

On average Middleton Junction has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middleton Junction is £51,364 per year. There are 4 schools in Middleton Junction: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Middleton Junction is home to around 5,994 people, with a population density of about 1,711.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middleton Junction Population
5,994
Population density
1,711.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.52(-45%)
Vehicle crime
11.51(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.18(-43%)
Public order
8.51(-16%)
Other theft
7.17(+9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,119
85.36%
Bangladeshi
268
4.47%
Pakistani
172
2.87%
Other White
130
2.17%
Indian
48
0.8%
Total population: 5,997

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,604
32.04%
Level 3 (A level)
964
19.26%
No qualifications
805
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,006

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,196
48.8%
Owns with a mortgage
969
39.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
191
7.79%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.88%
Other social rented
26
1.06%
Total households: 2,451

Property prices in Middleton Junction

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Middleton Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Middleton Junction 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 Junction over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£245,000
Detached19£367,000
Flats1£70,000
Terraced12£176,750

10 years median price trend in Middleton Junction

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

All postcodes in Middleton Junction

OL90AX

Coventry Grove

OL90NT

Partridge Way

OL99UA

Sprucewood

OL99UY

Sheridan Way

M241UN

Greengate Industrial Estate

OL99XP

The Causeway

OL99QS

Foxdenton Lane

OL99UP

Aspenwood Drive

M242YQ

Hercules Green

OL90PW

Oakbank Avenue

M241UB

Broadlink

OL99GJ

Brown Hill Grove

OL99TE

Firwood Park

OL99TZ

Firwood Park

OL99TG

Redwood

M242FD

Mills Hill Road

OL99TL

Firwood Park

M241SF

Moston Road

OL90NU

Sands Avenue

M242EE

Mills Hill Road

OL99DZ

Levens Walk

M241SH

Moston Road

OL99UE

Ravenwood

M241NN

Cobalt Way

OL90NH

Baytree Avenue

OL99FT

Rupert Court

OL90PH

Avon Road

OL90NJ

Laurel Avenue

OL99TP

Elderwood

OL99FX

Gorse Street

OL90RJ

Kidderminster Way

M241RU

Greengate

OL99UB

Bramblewood

OL90NP

Owens Close

OL99UX

Ridgewood Avenue

M241GS

Moston Road

OL90NN

Middleton Road

OL90RE

Totnes Avenue

OL99UD

Applewood

OL90NL

Kensington Avenue

OL99FP

Cavalier Square

M241QU

Green Lane

OL90QF

Instow Close

OL99UW

Shayfield Avenue

M241RW

Foxdenton Lane

OL90PN

Ribble Avenue

M241SW

Greengate Industrial Estate

OL90PP

Oakbank Avenue

OL90NG

Middleton Road

OL90LU

Ferneyfield Road

OL98RR

Broadway

OL99GL

Moor Farm Close

OL99QU

Broadway

OL90PR

Conway Grove

OL99QX

Thatch Leach

OL99TD

Larchwood

M241UU

Greenside Way

OL99TH

Rowanwood

OL99UG

Redwood

M241QN

Foxdenton Lane

OL90RW

Chichester Crescent

OL99UZ

Fairview Close

OL99DY

The Fallows

OL90QS

Nordens Drive

OL99FN

Foxdenton Lane

M241SE

Moston Road

OL12RG

Kiln Hill Lane

OL99XQ

Chadderton South

OL90PS

Severn Road

OL99UT

Woodlea

OL90LS

Hunt Lane

OL90PJ

Dart Close

OL90QG

Park Crescent

OL99FS

Henrietta Court

OL99QY

Broadway

OL99GR

Chadderton South

OL99LW

Rosemary Road

M241GW

Judd Grove

M241QP

Springs Road

M241QG

Foxdenton Lane

OL99GS

Chadderton South

M241SA

Greengate

M242TD

Sundew Place

OL99GE

Matthew Fold Way

OL99SE

Firwood Park

OL99TB

Hazelwood

OL99SF

Rainwood

OL99UJ

Birchwood

M241GN

Foxdenton Lane

M241GR

Moston Road

M242TA

Marigold Terrace

OL90RL

Minster Way

OL99TF

Tulip Close

OL90RP

Cathedral Road

OL99FR

Horton Close

OL90PG

Packwood Chase

OL90NQ

Middleton Road

OL99UN

Roachwood Close

OL99TX

Cherrywood

OL90QP

Chadderton Hall Road

Data Sources

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