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Norden East & Bagslate Moor

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About

Norden East and Bagslate Moor form a distinct upland area on the western fringes of Rochdale. The landscape is defined by open moorland, with Bagslate Moor itself providing expansive views across the borough and towards the Pennine hills. Residential streets in Norden East are arranged on slopes leading up to this rough, heather-covered terrain. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing and older stone properties, with local amenities centred along Edenfield Road.

A notable feature is the presence of the Rochdale Golf Club, whose fairways are integrated into the moorland scenery. The land has a history of quarrying and farming, with old stone walls and field boundaries fragmenting the open spaces. Walking routes from here connect directly to the Pennine Bridleway, emphasising its position as a gateway to wider rural footpaths. The overall atmosphere is one of a residential suburb transitioning into exposed, high-level ground.

Area overview

On average Norden East & Bagslate Moor has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £54,429 per year. There are 5 schools in Norden East & Bagslate Moor: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norden East & Bagslate Moor is home to around 8,650 people, with a population density of about 2,465.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norden East & Bagslate Moor Population
8,650
Population density
2,465.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.8(-52%)
Burglary
14.57(+163%)
Vehicle crime
13.41(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.94(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,115
82.24%
Pakistani
856
9.89%
Other White
125
1.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
79
0.91%
Other Asian
68
0.79%
Total population: 8,651

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,750
38.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,160
16.08%
No qualifications
1,100
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
928
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 7,212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,650
45.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,237
33.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
11.02%
Social rents from council
186
5.1%
Other social rented
90
2.47%
Total households: 3,647

Property prices in Norden East & Bagslate Moor

Median price£287,500
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £391K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £290 per square foot) in Norden East & Bagslate Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norden East & Bagslate Moor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£385,000£306
Semi-Detached36£258,750£311
Flats2£236,500£270
Terraced23£180,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norden East & Bagslate Moor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden East & Bagslate Moor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226,000£112,000£141,500£150,000
2017£237,500£147,500£154,000£120,000
2018£250,000£112,500£165,500£140,500
2019£279,000£150,000£175,000£115,500
2020£290,000£217,500£185,000£126,500
2021£300,000£156,500£193,500£149,625
2022£355,000£193,000£225,000£165,000
2023£347,500£155,500£215,250£165,000
2024£365,000£150,000£234,000£170,000
2025£382,000£236,500£250,000£182,875
2026£395,000£270,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden East & Bagslate Moor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden East & Bagslate Moor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£193£183£143
2017£204£171£165£142
2018£197£123£181£159
2019£226£185£213£150
2020£249£150£233£151
2021£262£204£245£192
2022£272£272£282£194
2023£303£252£275£209
2024£298£310£286£202
2025£296£270£302£215
2026£324£300£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden East & Bagslate Moor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norden East & Bagslate Moor in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Norden East & Bagslate Moor

Is Norden East & Bagslate Moor safe?

Norden East & Bagslate Moor records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Norden East & Bagslate Moor?

The median sale price in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is £287,500 (about £290 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Norden East & Bagslate Moor?

Norden East & Bagslate Moor has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Norden East & Bagslate Moor?

Norden East & Bagslate Moor scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Norden East & Bagslate Moor sits around rank 22,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Norden East & Bagslate Moor?

The average household income in Norden East & Bagslate Moor is around £54,429 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Norden East & Bagslate Moor

OL127AY

Rushy Hill View

OL127PG

Aspen Gardens

OL115SE

Spring Bank Lane

OL127NJ

Amy Street

OL115SQ

Epsom Close

OL115LS

Raven Street

OL127PB

Meadow View

OL127PL

Whiteside Fold

OL115WE

Galbraith Way

OL127NT

Martins Field

OL115YW

Bagslate Moor Road

OL115YT

Cherry Grove

OL115YX

Lynnwood Drive

OL115SH

Aintree Drive

OL115WJ

Nethercroft

OL127PA

Meadow View

OL115YJ

Bagslate Moor Road

OL127SQ

Farnley Close

OL115NS

Acer Close

OL127SX

Albury Drive

OL115YG

Whitefield Avenue

OL115YR

Edenfield Road

OL115YP

Palatine Avenue

OL127PD

Edenfield Road

OL127PZ

Keats Avenue

OL115SB

Inchfield Close

OL127NS

Smithy Fold

OL115YZ

Spring Terrace

OL127PX

Willowmead Way

OL115FB

Wallwork Close

OL127TB

Woodhouse Lane

OL115SL

Edenfield Road

OL115SF

Spring Bank Lane

OL127QD

Briar Close

OL127QY

Shearing Avenue

OL115RB

Fulmar Gardens

OL115QU

Tern Close

OL127QE

Edenfield Road

OL127PS

Ellenrod Drive

OL115RS

Bankfield Lane

OL127RP

Broad Acre

OL127QL

Edenfield Road

OL115RW

Newhouse Crescent

OL127RS

Nordale Park

OL127RZ

Kendal Avenue

OL127PN

Traylen Way

OL115RP

Minorca Close

OL115XQ

Old Delph Road

OL115SA

Scarfield Drive

OL115XZ

Shelfield Lane

OL127RF

Forsyth Street

OL127NY

Spotland Tops

OL115RU

Mercer Lane

OL115RT

Enfield Close

OL115YY

Edenfield Road

OL127NP

Faraday Rise

OL127TA

Back Lane

OL115NR

Millbrook Bank

OL115XL

Inglefield

OL115XG

Whittaker Street

OL127PT

Fernside Way

OL127SJ

Church View

OL115YS

Somerset Grove

OL127RQ

Shawfield Lane

OL115RJ

Bankfield Lane

OL115TS

Norden

OL127QT

Marset Close

OL115RD

Middle Field

OL115XS

Moorland Avenue

OL115WX

Crossmeadow Close

OL115YF

Shelfield Lane

OL127QH

Charles Whittaker Street

OL115SN

Clapgate Road

OL115XX

Brooks End

OL127SA

Woodhouse Lane

OL115YL

Taylor Avenue

OL127PH

Broadstone Close

OL115WD

Pipers Close

OL115TR

Chepstow Close

OL126BP

Shawfield Lane

OL115XY

Shelfield Lane

OL115QL

The Springs

OL115XD

Regency Court

OL115DZ

Pargate Chase

OL115SJ

Clay Lane

OL115SS

Industry Street

OL115RQ

Clay Lane

OL115FE

Christopher Acre

OL115XH

Edenfield Road

OL127RY

Falcon Close

OL115RL

Clayfield Drive

OL127QF

South Terrace

OL127RJ

Keepers Drive

OL127RE

Zion Terrace

OL127RW

Seven Acres Lane

OL127RX

Durnford Close

OL115SD

Clay Lane

OL115WB

Claymere Avenue

OL115PU

Plover Close

OL115SG

Ascot Close

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.