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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

M242HL

Green Street

M242PN

Boarshaw Road

M242GG

Don Street

M246DD

Union Street

M242NF

Green Lane

M245UB

Emerson Drive

M242HZ

Hilton Fold Lane

M246UN

Long Street

M242NN

Hereford Way

M242WN

Hereford Way

M242YJ

Clough Street

M242GF

Lulworth Road

M245RW

Winster Drive

M242RH

North Middleton

M242ZH

Fallows Avenue

M242RX

Stakehill Lane

M246BB

Wagstaffe Street

M242RW

Stakehill Industrial Estate

M242WY

Acresfield Road

M245TU

Milton Street

M242GD

Hill Street

M246DJ

St Leonards Square

M242LU

Jubilee Terrace

M242WW

Summerfield Drive

M245RE

Honister Drive

M242NX

Hayfield Close

M242ZD

Don Street

M245DU

Traynor Close

M242PT

Rochdale Road

M242GH

Rochdale Road

M242PP

Byron Road

M242QF

Smithies Avenue

M245WJ

Eskdale Drive

M242YX

Touchet Hall Road

M246DU

Long Street

M245DN

Mellalieu Street

M245QB

Windermere Road

M242YW

Preston Street

M242PX

Brewster Street

M246BJ

Fielding Street

M242JB

Green Street

M246AT

Barrowfields

M245TR

Sadler Street

M242PA

Boarshaw Lane

M242GL

Rochdale Road

M242NQ

Clough Road

M245DG

Cinnabar Drive

M241AD

Oldham Road

M242GY

Church Street

M242WG

Browning Road

M242NW

Chelford Close

M242LZ

Grove Road

M242ZT

Mill Close

M242NU

Stanycliffe Lane

M242WB

Hazel Road

M242HR

Spring Vale

M242ZL

Stream Close

M245RR

Rosemount

M242WL

Brookes Street

M246AP

Boarshaw Road

M242WQ

Boarshaw Road

M246DX

High Street

M242QL

Stanycliffe Lane

M242ZB

North Middleton

M246DN

Long Street

M242SX

Hembury Close

M246DB

North Middleton

M246UP

Cemetery Street

M246BE

West Street

M242GP

Bentley Avenue

M242DE

Oldham Road

M242QZ

Hanson Close

M245DP

Sepia Grove

M242DW

Oldham Road

M242ZQ

Handloom Close

M242NS

Tennyson Road

M242RS

Cinder Hill Lane

M245SG

Barleyfield Walk

M246BL

King Street

M242NT

Shelley Avenue

M242YA

Little Green View

M242WX

Guildford Grove

M242FL

Stakehill Industrial Estate

M246AL

Lodge Street

M242QN

The Close

M246AJ

Barrowfield Walk

M242NZ

Ashbourne Avenue

M242TQ

Summerfield Drive

M242GA

White Hart Meadow

M246AY

Morton Street

M242YG

Greenbank Terrace

M245DJ

Parsons Drive

M242SN

Winwood Drive

M242HD

Hanson Close

M245SD

Higher Wood Street

M242HT

Green Street

M245RQ

Winster Drive

M242ZA

Christine Gardens

M242ZJ

North Middleton

M242LB

Oldham Road

Data Sources

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