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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
18.19(+204%)
Burglary
17.67(+219%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.57(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.53(+39%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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
Detached69£363,000
Flats6£159,000
Semi-Detached52£245,000
Terraced30£208,250

10 years median price trend in Norden

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

All postcodes in Norden

OL115TP

Harewood Drive

OL127PN

Traylen Way

OL127RR

Ellis Fold

OL115XJ

Bagslate Moor Lane

OL115XR

Edenfield Road

OL127SD

Woodhouse Lane

OL127JH

Redwood Close

OL115XZ

Shelfield Lane

OL115SX

Edenfield Road

OL115RU

Mercer Lane

OL115BF

Ashbourne Street

OL115RJ

Bankfield Lane

BL97GD

Norden

OL104BE

Ashworth Road

OL126BE

Back Row

OL115TE

Norden Way

OL127SS

Edenfield Road

OL127SA

Woodhouse Lane

OL127PY

Bronte Close

BL96UL

Castle Hill Road

OL115YP

Palatine Avenue

OL115LQ

Paperhouse Close

OL127QN

Moorland Terrace

BL96UT

Birtle Road

OL126BL

Knacks Lane

OL127RJ

Keepers Drive

BL96TR

Birtle Moor

OL104BG

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115TQ

Harewood Avenue

OL127TS

Field View Lane

OL104BQ

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL127LW

Stocksgate

OL115YQ

Greenview Drive

OL115TT

Edenfield Road

OL115TX

Hutchinson Road

OL127NT

Martins Field

OL115NU

Chapel Lane

OL127PR

Coppingford Close

OL115WB

Claymere Avenue

BL97FU

The Meadows

OL115NQ

Coal Bank Fold

OL115WH

Rushlake Gardens

OL115SN

Clapgate Road

OL115YB

Moor Hill

OL115UD

Wolstenholme Fold

OL126BN

Rooley Moor Road

OL115SA

Scarfield Drive

OL115XY

Shelfield Lane

OL127QE

Edenfield Road

OL115SS

Industry Street

OL115RQ

Clay Lane

OL127RB

Edenfield Road

OL127SQ

Farnley Close

OL127SR

Fairview Close

OL115TF

Norden Close

OL115TD

Norden Way

OL115LP

Paperhouse Close

OL127GE

Fearn Dene

OL115XN

Elmsfield Avenue

OL115TW

Harewood Way

OL115WE

Galbraith Way

OL115SU

Shepherd Street

OL104BD

Gelder Clough

OL115UW

Ashworth Road

OL127PX

Willowmead Way

OL127SN

Heap Road

OL115XW

Elmsfield Avenue

OL127QR

Cut Lane

OL115WL

Poppyfield View

OL115NG

Blackpits Road

OL127PS

Ellenrod Drive

BL97TT

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL127NR

Heapfold

BL96TU

Norden

OL115XL

Inglefield

OL127PG

Aspen Gardens

OL115NZ

Redfern Way

OL127PT

Fernside Way

OL127QU

Burdett Avenue

OL127RH

Keepers Drive

OL115NP

Betula Mews

OL127RN

Barlow Moor Close

OL115XF

Ashbourne Street

OL115TU

Lancaster Terrace

OL127RE

Zion Terrace

OL115XE

Edenfield Road

OL127PL

Whiteside Fold

OL115YW

Bagslate Moor Road

OL115YD

Shelfield Lane

OL115RZ

Highfield Road

OL127PH

Broadstone Close

OL127PF

Oakshaw Drive

OL127QS

Fisherfield

OL127TT

Edenfield Road

OL127LY

Halcyon Close

BL96TY

Moulding Moss

OL127TN

Brickground

OL127PU

Alderman Foley Drive

OL127UB

Riviera Court

OL127GD

Thornlea Drive

Data Sources

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