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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

OL127GH

Carfax Fold

OL115SL

Edenfield Road

OL127GG

Brackenlea Fold

OL127RX

Durnford Close

OL115RN

Mercer Lane

OL115RS

Bankfield Lane

OL127QX

Saxwood Close

OL127GA

Redfearn Wood

BL96XA

Church Lane

OL115LS

Raven Street

OL115SD

Clay Lane

BL96TX

The Ormrods

OL115XG

Whittaker Street

OL115YE

Shelfield Close

OL115UT

Carr Wood

OL127RP

Broad Acre

OL115RW

Newhouse Crescent

OL115WJ

Nethercroft

OL115XT

Bagslate Moor Road

OL115TS

Norden

OL126BW

Fern Hill Lane

OL127QL

Edenfield Road

OL127RS

Nordale Park

BL97TU

Elbut Lane

OL115NR

Millbrook Bank

OL115XS

Moorland Avenue

OL127JL

Rowan Close

OL115YN

St Georges Road

OL115XP

Highwood

OL127SJ

Church View

OL115UL

Meadow Head Lane

OL115NN

Naden View

OL115WD

Pipers Close

OL115XA

Elmsfield Avenue

OL115RL

Clayfield Drive

OL127PW

Aldermeadow Close

OL127GL

Hargate Avenue

OL127TU

Edenfield Road

OL115UP

Ashworth Road

BL96TZ

Red Bank

OL128XN

Prickshaw Lane

OL127QJ

Edenfield Road

OL115UA

Rose Avenue

OL115RD

Middle Field

OL115SW

Ashbourne Street

OL127GB

Fearnlea Close

BL96UU

Birtle Road

BL96TS

Higher Moulding

BL96US

Birtle Road

OL127TA

Back Lane

OL115XX

Brooks End

OL127TX

Red Lumb

OL127RD

Trinity Street

OL115RY

Garfield Close

OL127SX

Albury Drive

OL127JG

Rooley Moor Road

OL115YR

Edenfield Road

OL127JJ

Stonehill Road

OL115NY

Hollow Field

BL96UE

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115RP

Minorca Close

OL127QH

Charles Whittaker Street

OL127LX

Pintail Close

OL115ST

Wingate Street

OL127UD

Wolstenholme Lane

OL127SH

Bagnall Close

BL97TY

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

BL97TX

Weythorne Drive

OL127RA

Pitshouse Lane

OL127TG

Greenbooth Road

OL115TL

Four Lanes Way

OL127QA

Shaddock Avenue

OL115PJ

Further Field

OL127RW

Seven Acres Lane

BL96UY

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL127QY

Shearing Avenue

OL115XB

Westfield Close

OL115RH

Clay Lane

OL115XH

Edenfield Road

OL127QT

Marset Close

OL127SL

Edenfield Road

OL127TR

Edenfield Road

OL127TP

Prospect Terrace

OL127UE

Mill Croft Close

OL115WX

Crossmeadow Close

OL126BP

Shawfield Lane

OL127QF

South Terrace

OL115WG

Merebank Close

OL115RX

Stansfield Drive

OL127PJ

Lawrence Close

OL115TN

Harewood Road

OL115FE

Christopher Acre

OL104BJ

Gristlehurst Lane

OL115DZ

Pargate Chase

BL97UN

Birtle Road

BL96UR

Birtle Road

OL127RU

Hibson Avenue

OL115YA

Shelfield Lane

BL96UF

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL127RL

Seven Acres Lane

Data Sources

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