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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
61.67(+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

M242GB

Walton Street

M242NT

Shelley Avenue

M242PB

Stanycliffe Lane

M242QA

Rochdale Road

M242QH

Lulworth Road

M242WW

Summerfield Drive

M245DF

Cleworth Road

M245SQ

Joseph Street

M246AZ

Lord Street

M241GT

Oldham Road

M242NQ

Clough Road

M242TL

Glenwood Drive

M245DD

Springfield Road

M245UB

Emerson Drive

Data Sources

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