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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

OL127SN

Heap Road

OL127TS

Field View Lane

OL115DZ

Pargate Chase

OL115TX

Hutchinson Road

OL115WD

Pipers Close

OL127PL

Whiteside Fold

OL127RR

Ellis Fold

OL104BG

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115XA

Elmsfield Avenue

OL127RE

Zion Terrace

BL96UU

Birtle Road

OL127PG

Aspen Gardens

OL127QT

Marset Close

OL115TG

Harewood Road

OL115WG

Merebank Close

OL115XP

Highwood

OL127TR

Edenfield Road

BL96UR

Birtle Road

OL115XQ

Old Delph Road

OL115XF

Ashbourne Street

OL115YR

Edenfield Road

OL115NP

Betula Mews

OL115XR

Edenfield Road

BL96TZ

Red Bank

OL115SW

Ashbourne Street

OL115UF

Lower Tenterfield

OL127QQ

Grimes Street

OL127RG

Woodhouse Lane

OL127TN

Brickground

BL96XA

Church Lane

BL97TZ

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115XY

Shelfield Lane

OL115WE

Galbraith Way

OL115XJ

Bagslate Moor Lane

OL115YQ

Greenview Drive

OL127PN

Traylen Way

OL127SL

Edenfield Road

OL127GQ

Harland Way

OL127QW

Fisherfield

BL96TR

Birtle Moor

BL96UA

Millett Terrace

BL96UT

Birtle Road

BL97TU

Elbut Lane

OL115SN

Clapgate Road

OL115LQ

Paperhouse Close

OL127TT

Edenfield Road

BL96TU

Norden

OL115SA

Scarfield Drive

OL127PW

Aldermeadow Close

OL127QF

South Terrace

OL127QR

Cut Lane

OL115LP

Paperhouse Close

OL115TH

Harewood Road

OL115UE

Roods Lane

OL127QA

Shaddock Avenue

OL127QH

Charles Whittaker Street

OL127RA

Pitshouse Lane

OL127RB

Edenfield Road

OL127RY

Falcon Close

BL97TT

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115RP

Minorca Close

OL115RU

Mercer Lane

OL115SB

Inchfield Close

OL115TP

Harewood Drive

OL115UD

Wolstenholme Fold

OL127PH

Broadstone Close

OL115NU

Chapel Lane

OL127RZ

Kendal Avenue

BL96US

Birtle Road

BL96UY

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115UW

Ashworth Road

OL127GG

Brackenlea Fold

OL127SU

Shawfield Grove

Data Sources

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