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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

M245LA

Hollin Lane

M242WH

Boarshaw Road

M242QQ

Rochdale Road

M242LR

John Lee Fold

M242NJ

Hereford Way

M242GN

Rochdale Road

M245RF

Ennerdale Road

M242JG

Temple Street

M246BQ

Assheton Street

M242TL

Glenwood Drive

M245SW

Higher Wood Street

M246BD

North Street

M242JD

Edmonds Street

M242NR

Acresfield Road

M242JW

Norman Street

M245RT

Wood Street

M242PY

Church Street

M246DR

St Stephens Gardens

M245SN

Higher Wood Street

M242LJ

Boarshaw Clough Way

M242SL

Longmead Way

M242PG

Chaucer Road

M242ND

Valley Road

M242PW

Boarshaw Crescent

M246DG

Cheapside

M246AN

Morton Street

M242HS

Spring Vale

M242RR

Hough Lane

M242LP

Cheetham Avenue

M242HP

Wolstenvale Close

M245RP

Hesketh Walk

M242SR

Lynway Grove

M242ZR

Print Way

M246BU

Assheton Street

M246AF

Market Place

M245DQ

Carmine Fold

M246DW

Rochdale Road

M242PZ

Brown Street

M246DE

New Lane

M246BH

Samuel Street

M246AA

Lodge Street

M245FE

Hollin Lane

M242TW

Glenwood Drive

M245SF

Throstle Hall Court

M246BR

Boarshaw Road

M242NY

Guildford Grove

M242HY

Hulbert Street

M246BW

Clarke Brow

M246AX

Morton Street

M242JH

Pilkington Street

M245SA

Caldbeck Drive

M245QE

North Middleton

M242JE

Green Street

M242TB

Green Street

M242ZW

North Middleton

M246BF

Barrowfields

M246BN

Edward Street

M242WF

Green Lane

M242YP

Hanson Close

M246DS

St Stephens Gardens

M242SS

Whitbrook Way

M242DB

Don Street

M242UG

Stakehill Lane

M242HX

Thornley Street

M242SY

Penrose Gardens

M242DH

Oldham Road

M242NH

Boarshaw Road

M246AR

Boarshaw Road

M245TZ

Durnford Street

M245SH

Hilton Street

M242TN

Oxford Drive

M245TN

Rectory Street

M245UA

Mirfield Drive

M242GW

Whitegates Road

M242DJ

Newport Street

M245SL

Woodhill Close

M242PU

Rochdale Road

M245TY

Rectory Street

M242RY

Stakehill Lane

M245RG

Cartmel Walk

M242WD

Myrtle Road

M242LD

Oldham Road

M242PF

Boarshaw Road

M245SR

Warren Close

M246DT

King Street

M246BG

Fielding Street

M245TS

Durnford Street

M245DD

Springfield Road

M242GE

Bamford Avenue

M242QA

Rochdale Road

M245RJ

Grasmere Walk

M244BB

Wood Street

M246UQ

Long Street

M242LY

Jubilee Road

M245DB

Towncroft Avenue

M242ZN

Fernley Parker Drive

M245DE

Kinder Way

M245RN

Ennerdale Road

M242JQ

Amy Street

M242DN

Oldham Road

Data Sources

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