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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, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 18.7% 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 £38,776 per year. The median sale price in North Middleton is £197,000 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,000 and £264,000. There are 4 schools in North Middleton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
18.7%
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

Median price: £197,000
Price per sq ft: £241
Sales (last 12 months): 141
Typical range (middle 50%): £161K – £264K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £241 per square foot) in North Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £459,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£333,998£287
Semi-Detached59£250,000£280
Terraced61£170,000£206
Flats7£129,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£69,950£124,950£80,500
2017£232,000£79,950£129,950£90,000
2018£164,000£66,300£131,000£95,000
2019£194,250£93,000£145,000£103,975
2020£171,500£75,000£160,000£116,625
2021£200,000£89,250£176,000£131,500
2022£314,500£94,975£221,998£145,000
2023£268,000£102,000£193,700£165,000
2024£348,998£111,750£239,000£160,000
2025£350,995£111,875£257,500£170,000
2026£260,000£67,000£230,000£165,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£107£159£105
2017£212£122£159£119
2018£190£127£169£123
2019£211£145£175£129
2020£192£142£200£141
2021£212£153£226£156
2022£264£176£255£190
2023£324£194£254£204
2024£347£180£280£204
2025£353£195£298£210
2026£237£135£274£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Middleton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,179
Band F£3,757
Band G£4,335
Band H£5,202

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for North Middleton ward.

Local councillors

Lee Wolf

North Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026

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