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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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 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-Detached60£246,000
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

M242TP

Norman Close

M242WN

Hereford Way

M245QE

North Middleton

M246DE

New Lane

M246DJ

St Leonards Square

M242JH

Pilkington Street

M242LY

Jubilee Road

M242NY

Guildford Grove

M242LD

Oldham Road

M242QL

Stanycliffe Lane

M242ST

Rochdale Road

M242YP

Hanson Close

M246BF

Barrowfields

M242DN

Oldham Road

M242PQ

Eliot Walk

M242ZJ

North Middleton

M245LA

Hollin Lane

M245RT

Wood Street

M246AL

Lodge Street

M246BH

Samuel Street

M242ZT

Mill Close

M245RL

Ullswater Drive

M246AX

Morton Street

M246DG

Cheapside

M242DJ

Newport Street

M242JJ

Pilkington Street

M242QD

Radclyffe Street

M242WQ

Boarshaw Road

M245JA

Hillcrest

M245RN

Ennerdale Road

M246BA

Barrowfields

M242NS

Tennyson Road

M242UG

Stakehill Lane

M245SH

Hilton Street

M246UE

Long Street

M242JB

Green Street

M245RE

Honister Drive

M242GP

Bentley Avenue

M242HU

Green Street

M242LR

John Lee Fold

M242WA

Dale Road

M242WR

Tennyson Road

M242YX

Touchet Hall Road

M245DG

Cinnabar Drive

M245TY

Rectory Street

M241BF

Adelaide Street

M242DL

Green Street

M242HS

Spring Vale

M242UT

Stanycliffe Lane

M242WH

Boarshaw Road

M245DU

Traynor Close

M245RR

Rosemount

M245SE

Woodhill

M245SJ

Crossbank Way

M246AT

Barrowfields

M246BG

Fielding Street

M246DW

Rochdale Road

M246DZ

Wickham Terrace

M242JG

Temple Street

M242PL

Addison Drive

M242TB

Green Street

M245RF

Ennerdale Road

M246DF

Peterloo Terrace

M246DR

St Stephens Gardens

M242LX

Jubilee Road

M245SR

Warren Close

M242PN

Boarshaw Road

M242QN

The Close

M242RJ

Vale Street

M245RW

Winster Drive

M242GE

Bamford Avenue

M242TG

Aylesbury Grove

M246BQ

Assheton Street

M242GX

Acresfield Road

M242JF

Hilton Fold Lane

M246AS

Brassey Street

M241AT

Townley Street

M242GW

Whitegates Road

M242GY

Church Street

M242QF

Smithies Avenue

M246UP

Cemetery Street

M242JW

Norman Street

M242NN

Hereford Way

M242SS

Whitbrook Way

M242QZ

Hanson Close

M242HW

Hanson Street

M245UJ

Sadler Street

M242RX

Stakehill Lane

M245QF

Kirkstone Drive

M245RG

Cartmel Walk

M245WR

Windermere Road

M246DD

Union Street

M242GJ

Rochdale Road

M242GN

Rochdale Road

M242WY

Acresfield Road

M242ZR

North Middleton

M246DT

King Street

M241AQ

LCpl Joel Halliwell V.C. Way

M242HT

Green Street

M242NJ

Hereford Way

Data Sources

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