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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.

All postcodes in Norden East & Bagslate Moor

OL115NP

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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.