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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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 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-Detached36£235,000
Terraced16£210,250

10 years median price trend in Norden

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

All postcodes in Norden

OL127QX

Saxwood Close

OL127RL

Seven Acres Lane

OL127TD

Greenbooth Road

OL115RX

Stansfield Drive

OL126BT

Hargate Avenue

OL115NN

Naden View

OL115YD

Shelfield Lane

OL127QS

Fisherfield

OL127RF

Forsyth Street

OL127SY

Moor View Close

OL115WB

Claymere Avenue

OL115PH

Watercroft

OL115RY

Garfield Close

OL126BU

Caldershaw Lane

OL127GA

Redfearn Wood

OL127GF

Whitemoss

OL127PS

Ellenrod Drive

OL127PX

Willowmead Way

OL127PZ

Keats Avenue

OL127QD

Briar Close

OL115PL

Whittaker Lane

OL115RA

Fur Barn Lane

OL115SX

Edenfield Road

OL127RQ

Shawfield Lane

BL96UL

Castle Hill Road

BL96TY

Moulding Moss

OL115TF

Norden Close

OL126BL

Knacks Lane

OL127GE

Fearn Dene

OL127GJ

Downley Close

OL127PY

Bronte Close

OL127SA

Woodhouse Lane

OL127SB

Norden

OL104BE

Ashworth Road

OL115FB

Wallwork Close

OL115LS

Raven Street

OL115NY

Hollow Field

OL115XU

Rosewood

OL127RT

Nordale Park

OL127SJ

Church View

OL115TZ

Higher Lodge

OL127JH

Redwood Close

OL127SW

Slaunt Bank

OL104BQ

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115FE

Christopher Acre

OL115RJ

Bankfield Lane

OL115RN

Mercer Lane

OL115TQ

Harewood Avenue

OL127TU

Edenfield Road

OL127UG

Baitings Close

OL115SU

Shepherd Street

OL115YN

St Georges Road

OL127RJ

Keepers Drive

BL97GD

Norden

OL115YE

Shelfield Close

OL126BD

Knacks Lane

BL97UA

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115WF

Rilldene Walk

OL115XN

Elmsfield Avenue

OL126BE

Back Row

OL126BP

Shawfield Lane

OL127RN

Barlow Moor Close

OL115RT

Enfield Close

OL115RH

Clay Lane

OL115XB

Westfield Close

OL115YG

Whitefield Avenue

OL127GP

Ellenshaw Close

OL127LX

Pintail Close

OL127PF

Oakshaw Drive

OL127RH

Keepers Drive

OL127SP

Edenfield Road

OL115UA

Rose Avenue

OL127NT

Martins Field

OL127QE

Edenfield Road

OL115XL

Inglefield

OL127JG

Rooley Moor Road

OL127PU

Alderman Foley Drive

OL127QU

Burdett Avenue

OL115UN

Ashworth Road

OL115YP

Palatine Avenue

OL127GH

Carfax Fold

OL127PQ

Wickentree Holt

OL127QG

Vandyke Street

OL127SE

Woodhouse Lane

OL115SL

Edenfield Road

OL115TJ

Harewood Close

OL115UP

Ashworth Road

OL115UT

Carr Wood

OL126BH

Smallshaw Road

BL96TS

Higher Moulding

OL104BJ

Gristlehurst Lane

OL115FD

Bowker Close

OL127PP

Edenfield Road

BL96TX

The Ormrods

BL96UF

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115NG

Blackpits Road

OL115TD

Norden Way

OL115TT

Edenfield Road

OL127JW

Stonehill Crescent

OL127LW

Stocksgate

Data Sources

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