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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

OL127TL

Fordoe Lane

OL127QW

Fisherfield

OL127RG

Woodhouse Lane

OL115FB

Wallwork Close

OL115NS

Acer Close

OL127GP

Ellenshaw Close

OL115PH

Watercroft

OL127QD

Briar Close

BL96UA

Millett Terrace

OL127SB

Norden

OL115TJ

Harewood Close

BL97UJ

Birtle Road

OL127QQ

Grimes Street

OL115UR

School Lane

BL96TT

White Ash

OL127SW

Slaunt Bank

OL127GF

Whitemoss

OL115XQ

Old Delph Road

OL127QP

Harrison Close

OL127SE

Woodhouse Lane

OL127PP

Edenfield Road

OL115TG

Harewood Road

OL127UG

Baitings Close

OL115UF

Lower Tenterfield

BL96UB

Spring View

BL97TZ

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL126BD

Knacks Lane

OL127QG

Vandyke Street

OL115PL

Whittaker Lane

OL127GQ

Harland Way

OL115UE

Roods Lane

OL115YG

Whitefield Avenue

OL115TA

Edenfield Road

OL127RY

Falcon Close

OL127SU

Shawfield Grove

OL127TY

Edenfield Road

OL115TY

Tenterhill Lane

OL127SP

Edenfield Road

OL115WF

Rilldene Walk

OL115SB

Inchfield Close

OL127QZ

Wellbank View

OL126BH

Smallshaw Road

OL127GJ

Downley Close

OL127JW

Stonehill Crescent

OL127TD

Greenbooth Road

OL127PQ

Wickentree Holt

OL115XU

Rosewood

OL127TQ

Baitings Row

OL127SY

Moor View Close

OL115RA

Fur Barn Lane

OL127JN

Stonehill Drive

OL127RQ

Shawfield Lane

OL115UN

Ashworth Road

BL97UB

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

OL115TH

Harewood Road

OL127RT

Nordale Park

OL127RZ

Kendal Avenue

OL127TW

Edenfield Road

BL96UD

Norden

OL126BT

Hargate Avenue

OL115SR

Store Street

OL115LR

Paperhouse Close

OL115FD

Bowker Close

OL126BU

Caldershaw Lane

OL115TZ

Higher Lodge

OL127RF

Forsyth Street

OL115RR

Newhouse Crescent

OL115YF

Shelfield Lane

OL115RT

Enfield Close

OL127TB

Woodhouse Lane

OL127PZ

Keats Avenue

OL126BJ

Knacks Lane

BL97UA

Bury & Rochdale Old Road

Data Sources

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