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North Middleton

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About

North Middleton ward lies in the southern part of the Rochdale borough, characterised by a mix of residential housing and open green spaces. The area is primarily residential, with a variety of housing types from terraced homes to larger semi-detached properties. It is bordered by the River Beal to the west and includes local amenities such as shops and schools serving the community. The ward contains several parks and playing fields, providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable feature within the ward is the Healey Dell Nature Reserve, a wooded river valley with historic viaducts and walking trails. This green corridor offers a contrast to the built environment and is a significant local natural asset. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centre of Rochdale, with a landscape that includes farmland on its eastern fringes. Transport links are provided by main roads connecting to surrounding towns.

Area overview

On average North Middleton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Middleton is £38,775 per year. There are 4 schools in North Middleton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). North Middleton is home to around 11,984 people, with a population density of about 2,397.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Middleton Population
11,984
Population density
2,397.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.67(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.39(+112%)
Public order
28.29(+180%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.11(+158%)
Vehicle crime
18.69(+210%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,276
85.75%
African
509
4.25%
Other White
333
2.78%
Pakistani
138
1.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
104
0.87%
Total population: 11,984

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,244
23.54%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,079
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,678
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,533
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,078
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 9,532

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,613
31.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,574
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
850
16.52%
Social rents from council
532
10.34%
Other social rented
442
8.59%
Total households: 5,144

Property prices in North Middleton

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in North Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £440,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Middleton 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 North Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£300,000
Flats14£110,000
Semi-Detached61£247,000
Terraced47£170,000

10 years median price trend in North Middleton

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

All postcodes in North Middleton

M242DE

Oldham Road

M242ZN

North Middleton

M242TF

Greenbank Terrace

M242ZW

North Middleton

M242WL

Brookes Street

M242ZG

North Middleton

M242QQ

Rochdale Road

M242LF

Brooklands Street

M242PP

Byron Road

M242WU

Rudyard Avenue

M245SD

Higher Wood Street

M242ND

Valley Road

M242NU

Stanycliffe Lane

M242RR

Hough Lane

M246BW

Clarke Brow

M242LZ

Grove Road

M242SR

Lynway Grove

M242ZH

Fallows Avenue

M245RP

Hesketh Walk

M245TP

Wood Street

M242GH

Rochdale Road

M242LA

Oldham Road

M245QD

North Middleton

M245SN

Higher Wood Street

M242LE

Cromer Industrial Estate

M242QP

James Andrew Street

M245RJ

Grasmere Walk

M246BN

Edward Street

M245SL

Woodhill Close

M246BU

Assheton Street

M242LJ

Boarshaw Clough Way

M242ZD

Don Street

M245NR

Windermere Road

M246AE

Market Place

M246UQ

Long Street

M242SY

Penrose Gardens

M242NR

Acresfield Road

M242QE

Clough Road

M245DH

Parsons Drive

M245FE

Hollin Lane

M246GS

Dixon Street

M242NH

Boarshaw Road

M242TJ

Canterbury Crescent

M245QB

Windermere Road

M246BB

Wagstaffe Street

M242ZF

Vita Avenue

M242JD

Edmonds Street

M242UF

Hanson Street

M245DE

Kinder Way

M245UE

Lever Street

M242DH

Oldham Road

M242PJ

Coleridge Avenue

M242WS

Tennyson Road

M245DJ

Parsons Drive

M246AN

Morton Street

M246DP

Rochdale Road

M242GA

White Hart Meadow

M242PE

Kingsley Road

M242WD

Myrtle Road

M245DQ

Carmine Fold

M245TZ

Durnford Street

M246AR

Boarshaw Road

M242GD

Hill Street

M242RH

North Middleton

M242HL

Green Street

M242LS

Hillside Drive

M242LU

Jubilee Terrace

M242WX

Guildford Grove

M245SB

Mellalieu Street

M242NL

Hereford Way

M242SJ

Stakehill Industrial Estate

M245UF

Grey Street

M246AA

Lodge Street

M246BL

King Street

M246DX

High Street

M246DY

King Street

M242PF

Boarshaw Road

M242RS

Cinder Hill Lane

M242TQ

Summerfield Drive

M242TW

Glenwood Drive

M246AJ

Barrowfield Walk

M242JA

Jopson Street

M242NP

Tennyson Road

M242SN

Winwood Drive

M245SA

Caldbeck Drive

M246AW

Bardsley Street

M246AD

North Middleton

M246BR

Boarshaw Road

M242QW

Rochdale Road

M242ZE

North Middleton

M244BB

Wood Street

M246AY

Morton Street

M246DL

Long Street

M246DN

Long Street

M241AD

Oldham Road

M242GL

Rochdale Road

M242JN

Norman Street

M242PX

Brewster Street

M242RT

Stakehill Lane

M242TN

Oxford Drive

Data Sources

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