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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
61.58(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.39(+119%)
Public order
28.29(+179%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.11(+157%)
Vehicle crime
18.69(+212%)
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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in North Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £449,995.

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
Detached11£326,995
Flats17£115,000
Semi-Detached63£245,000
Terraced53£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

M242TP

Norman Close

M245DH

Parsons Drive

M242PJ

Coleridge Avenue

M241AQ

LCpl Joel Halliwell V.C. Way

M245QF

Kirkstone Drive

M242QD

Radclyffe Street

M242NL

Hereford Way

M241AT

Townley Street

M245TP

Wood Street

M242TH

Glenwood Drive

M242GB

Walton Street

M242GJ

Rochdale Road

M242SJ

Stakehill Industrial Estate

M242RP

Touchet Hall Road

M245UD

Durnford Street

M242ZS

Egyptian Drive

M245NR

Windermere Road

M245TL

Cinnabar Drive

M241AG

Old Hall Street

M242WA

Dale Road

M242ST

Rochdale Road

M246AQ

Boarshaw Road

M242QH

Lulworth Road

M242LX

Jubilee Road

M242LE

Cromer Industrial Estate

M242QP

James Andrew Street

M242PL

Addison Drive

M242DL

Green Street

M242PB

Stanycliffe Lane

M242TJ

Canterbury Crescent

M242HB

Springvale Court

M242QE

Clough Road

M245TX

Market Street

M242LT

Jubilee Road

M242WT

Acresfield Road

M245RD

Windermere Road

M245RH

Coniston Drive

M242NE

Green Lane

M245UJ

Sadler Street

M242JF

Hilton Fold Lane

M242ZF

Vita Avenue

M242LA

Oldham Road

M242UT

Stanycliffe Lane

M245UE

Lever Street

M245SQ

Joseph Street

M242WR

Tennyson Road

M245DF

Cleworth Road

M242PE

Kingsley Road

M246DQ

Spring Gardens

M242PD

Wordsworth Road

M246GB

Dixon Street

M242TF

Greenbank Terrace

M245QD

North Middleton

M242YL

Stanycliffe Lane

M242WE

Green Lane

M246DF

Peterloo Terrace

M246BA

Barrowfields

M242UH

Hanson Close

M245SE

Woodhill

M246AW

Bardsley Street

M242ZU

Dye Close

M242PH

Arnold Drive

M242TG

Aylesbury Grove

M242RQ

Bentley Avenue

M246UE

Long Street

M245SJ

Crossbank Way

M245RS

Caldbeck Drive

M242JJ

Pilkington Street

M242JA

Jopson Street

M242NA

Dale Road

M242NG

Boarshaw Clough

M242GX

Acresfield Road

M242WU

Rudyard Avenue

M246AG

Boarshaw Road

M242RZ

Stakehill Lane

M242LS

Hillside Drive

M242QW

Rochdale Road

M241GT

Oldham Road

M241AU

Oldham Road

M246AS

Brassey Street

M245RL

Ullswater Drive

M246GS

Dixon Street

M241BF

Adelaide Street

M246DP

Rochdale Road

M242JP

Norman Street

M246AD

North Middleton

M246AU

Brassey Street

M242RJ

Vale Street

M242NP

Tennyson Road

M242LF

Brooklands Street

M245UF

Grey Street

M242RU

Stakehill Lane

M246AE

Market Place

M242JN

Norman Street

M245DL

Springfield Road

M242UF

Hanson Street

M242JL

Norman Street

M246DZ

Wickham Terrace

M242HU

Green Street

M245WR

Windermere Road

Data Sources

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