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About

Norden ward lies on the western edge of the Rochdale borough, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and open moorland. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with local commerce centred along Edenfield Road. This main route connects the community to surrounding towns, supporting a mix of independent shops and services. The ward's topography includes elevated areas that provide views across the Irwell Valley, shaping its overall layout and atmosphere.

A notable local feature is the historic Norden War Memorial, situated near the junction of main roads. The ward contains several green spaces, including parts of the Naden Valley, which offer walking routes into the surrounding upland landscape. Residential streets are often arranged around cul-de-sacs and quieter avenues, contributing to a settled environment. The area maintains its own distinct identity within the wider borough, separate from Rochdale's central urban core.

Area overview

On average Norden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norden is £53,756 per year. There are 5 schools in Norden: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norden is home to around 9,733 people, with a population density of about 343.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norden Population
9,733
Population density
343.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.67(-23%)
Vehicle crime
18.29(+203%)
Burglary
17.67(+217%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.57(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.53(+40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,438
86.67%
Pakistani
702
7.21%
Other White
93
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
82
0.84%
Irish
76
0.78%
Total population: 9,736

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,203
39.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,460
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,100
13.58%
No qualifications
973
12.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
646
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 8,102

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,782
43.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,638
40.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
457
11.28%
Other forms of private rent
72
1.78%
Social rents from council
49
1.21%
Total households: 4,051

Property prices in Norden

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norden 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 Norden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£365,000
Flats7£152,000
Semi-Detached37£235,000
Terraced17£210,000

10 years median price trend in Norden

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

All postcodes in Norden

OL127TL

Fordoe Lane

BL96TT

White Ash

OL115RS

Bankfield Lane

OL127JL

Rowan Close

BL97UB

Norden

OL115NS

Acer Close

OL115XG

Whittaker Street

OL115XZ

Shelfield Lane

OL127TQ

Baitings Row

OL115TW

Harewood Way

OL127JN

Stonehill Drive

BL97TX

Weythorne Drive

OL115RL

Clayfield Drive

OL126BJ

Knacks Lane

OL127TP

Prospect Terrace

OL128XN

Prickshaw Lane

OL127UE

Mill Croft Close

OL115LR

Paperhouse Close

OL115RZ

Highfield Road

OL115TU

Lancaster Terrace

BL97FU

The Meadows

OL115RW

Newhouse Crescent

OL115XE

Edenfield Road

OL127RX

Durnford Close

OL127SD

Woodhouse Lane

OL127UD

Wolstenholme Lane

OL115RR

Newhouse Crescent

OL115TL

Four Lanes Way

OL115UR

School Lane

OL115WH

Rushlake Gardens

OL115YA

Shelfield Lane

OL126BN

Rooley Moor Road

OL127GL

Hargate Avenue

OL127RU

Hibson Avenue

OL127SR

Fairview Close

OL115TY

Tenterhill Lane

OL115XT

Bagslate Moor Road

OL127RD

Trinity Street

OL127SX

Albury Drive

OL115XW

Elmsfield Avenue

OL127SS

Edenfield Road

OL127TW

Edenfield Road

OL104BD

Gelder Clough

OL115WL

Poppyfield View

OL115YF

Shelfield Lane

OL126BW

Fern Hill Lane

OL127PJ

Lawrence Close

OL127PT

Fernside Way

OL127QY

Shearing Avenue

OL127QZ

Wellbank View

OL127TA

Back Lane

OL127TY

Edenfield Road

OL115XS

Moorland Avenue

OL115XX

Brooks End

OL127JJ

Stonehill Road

OL127RW

Seven Acres Lane

OL127SH

Bagnall Close

OL127TG

Greenbooth Road

OL115SD

Clay Lane

OL127GB

Fearnlea Close

OL127QN

Moorland Terrace

OL127TB

Woodhouse Lane

BL96UE

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115YB

Moor Hill

OL115NZ

Redfern Way

OL115PJ

Further Field

OL115RQ

Clay Lane

OL115TA

Edenfield Road

OL115WX

Crossmeadow Close

OL127RP

Broad Acre

OL115SR

Store Street

BL96UB

Spring View

OL115YW

Bagslate Moor Road

OL127RS

Nordale Park

OL115BF

Ashbourne Street

OL115ST

Wingate Street

OL127QJ

Edenfield Road

OL115NQ

Coal Bank Fold

OL115UL

Meadow Head Lane

OL127GD

Thornlea Drive

OL127LY

Halcyon Close

OL115WJ

Nethercroft

OL127UB

Riviera Court

OL115RD

Middle Field

OL115SS

Industry Street

OL127NR

Heapfold

OL127QL

Edenfield Road

BL97UJ

Birtle Road

OL127TX

Red Lumb

OL115XH

Edenfield Road

OL127SQ

Farnley Close

BL96UD

Norden

BL97TY

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

BL97UN

Birtle Road

OL115NR

Millbrook Bank

OL127PR

Coppingford Close

OL127QP

Harrison Close

OL115TE

Norden Way

OL115TN

Harewood Road

OL115TS

Norden

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.