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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 2% 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 3 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

Median price£258,500
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £303K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £258,500 (about £303 per square foot) in Middleton Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middleton Junction over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£412,498£332
Semi-Detached36£258,500£313
Terraced12£179,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middleton Junction

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleton Junction.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,000£144,500£100,000
2017£241,000£161,500£125,000
2018£247,825£160,000£112,000
2019£319,995£165,000£139,975
2020£323,495£176,000£157,000
2021£325,000£203,750£151,000
2022£344,995£222,000£185,000
2023£374,995£259,998£168,000
2024£353,750£232,750£190,000
2025£356,250£245,000£179,250
2026£445,000£260,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleton Junction.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleton Junction.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£169£111
2017£206£184£150
2018£244£209£139
2019£251£224£164
2020£267£240£159
2021£284£232£195
2022£305£273£213
2023£333£310£218
2024£307£290£214
2025£321£277£244
2026£372£331£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleton Junction.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middleton Junction in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.