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About

South Middleton ward sits on the western edge of the Rochdale borough, bordering Bury. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from terraced streets to larger semi-detached and detached homes. It contains the neighbourhoods of Healey and parts of Norden, with local amenities centred along main routes like Edenfield Road. The ward includes several primary schools and community spaces, serving its settled population.

The landscape is marked by its proximity to open countryside and the steep, wooded slopes of Healey Dell. This local nature reserve, with its deep gorge, historic railway viaduct, and network of footpaths along the River Spodden, is a significant feature. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centre of Rochdale, with a focus on local community life and access to green spaces.

Area overview

On average South Middleton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Middleton is £42,337 per year. There are 7 schools in South Middleton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Middleton is home to around 11,306 people, with a population density of about 2,250.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Middleton Population
11,306
Population density
2,250.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.39(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.61(+81%)
Vehicle crime
22.82(+278%)
Public order
22.55(+123%)
Other theft
20.7(+213%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,533
84.33%
African
362
3.2%
Other White
355
3.14%
Pakistani
192
1.7%
Irish
134
1.19%
Total population: 11,305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,800
30.86%
No qualifications
1,799
19.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,568
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,194
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
894
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 9,074

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,854
39.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,562
33.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
490
10.39%
Social rents from council
404
8.57%
Other social rented
298
6.32%
Total households: 4,715

Property prices in South Middleton

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 in South Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£366,500
Flats2£72,500
Semi-Detached48£284,000
Terraced22£177,500

10 years median price trend in South Middleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Middleton.

All postcodes in South Middleton

M244BT

Great Heaton Close

M244DY

Manchester Old Road

M241PF

Evesham Road

M241PG

Upton Close

M241RR

Evesham Gardens

M244QP

Simon Lane

M244TH

Heywood Old Road

M241EN

Kirkway

M241JY

Ash Walk

M241PX

Boardman Fold Close

M244JS

Stately Drive

M241HS

Ledbury Close

M241LA

Crow Hill South

M241LG

Kingsway

M241NP

Manchester New Road

M244AA

Parkfield Industrial Estate

M244BQ

Harley Road

M244DP

Broomfield Park

M241AN

Old Hall Street

M244HL

Foxall Close

M244QG

Heywood Old Road

M241LJ

Manor Road

M241NH

Dingle Road

M241NJ

Alkrington Hall Road South

M244DF

Middleton Gardens

M244DW

South Middleton

M244RD

Lands End Road

M244RG

Brayston Fold

M244TR

Hilton Walk

M244DT

Broomfield Park

M244EU

Fairfield Road

M245TF

Wood Street

M241HL

Warwick Road

M241LH

Mere Avenue

M241ND

Colson Drive

M244BA

Sefton Close

M241HN

Kingsway

M241JD

Hardfield Road

M241LP

Kirkway

M244PG

Mount Pleasant

M244PW

Manchester Old Road

M244AZ

Harley Court

M244GR

Heywood Old Road

M244RZ

South Middleton

M241NS

Mossway

M241WG

Alkrington Hall Road North

M244JT

Viscount Drive

M246TE

Long Street

M241LL

Mainway

M241LQ

Kingsway

M241NA

Hall Drive

M241QT

South Middleton

M244FG

Redscar Walk

M241FN

Conway Close

M241QB

Banbury Road

M244EY

Hawkshead Drive

M241HY

Warwick Close

M241JT

Manchester New Road

M241PR

Boardman Fold Road

M241RG

Mossway

M244AL

Hyde Square

M244EZ

Gavel Walk

M244GS

Heywood Old Road

M241WS

Mossway

M244GD

Wilton Street

M244GP

Heywood Old Road

M244QH

Pool Bank Street

M241PH

Boardman Fold Road

M241WB

Lake Drive

M244FS

Yewdale Drive

M244GA

Yates Street

M244PQ

Broad Street

M244RA

Kelvin Avenue

M244SL

Rhodes Green

M241AF

Fountain Street

M241FA

Uplands

M241HT

Gloucester Road

M241HX

Warwick Road

M241PS

Evesham Road

M241TR

Kirkway

M241WE

South Middleton

M241WY

Moss Lane

M244AP

Broad Street

M244DU

Silk Street

M244EA

Manchester Old Road

M244FD

Princess Drive

M244GF

Manchester Old Road

M244PD

Schoolside Lane

M244FU

Boardale Drive

M244PY

Clarkson Close

M244TA

Booth Bridge Close

M244TY

South Middleton

M244EL

South Middleton

M244GQ

Heywood Old Road

M244RL

Dalton Road

M244RW

Boothroyden Close

M245TT

Chapel Street

M241AA

Manchester New Road

M241WA

Ivy Drive

M244AB

Sefton Road

Data Sources

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