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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
51.12(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.61(+87%)
Vehicle crime
22.82(+281%)
Public order
22.55(+123%)
Other theft
20.7(+214%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in South Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£414,750£3,293
Flats2£55,000£1,134
Semi-Detached47£292,000£3,245
Terraced27£187,000£2,314

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

M241NA

Hall Drive

M244BG

Sunny Brow Road

M241GA

Malvern Road

M244HL

Foxall Close

M245RU

Wood Street

M241LW

Kirkway

M241JS

Manchester New Road

M244PD

Schoolside Lane

M244PR

Mount Pleasant

M241LD

Rydal Avenue

M244TR

Hilton Walk

M241SZ

Alkrington Hall Road North

M244FJ

Wood Street

M244PT

Boardman Lane

M244TB

High Hurst Close

M241WG

Alkrington Hall Road North

M244RE

Manchester Old Road

M244AH

Archer Park

M241FN

Conway Close

M244EB

Manchester Old Road

M244FG

Redscar Walk

M241LB

Manchester New Road

M241WF

Dingle Road

M241HH

Gloucester Road

M241WY

Moss Lane

M241PB

Mainway

M241WL

Woodlands Way

M241SS

Brackley Drive

M241PT

Stratford Road

M244QG

Heywood Old Road

M244SN

Fenwick Drive

M241NW

Moss Lane

M241BX

Oldham Road

M241PS

Evesham Road

M244AP

Broad Street

M244TQ

Top Schwabe Street

M244RF

Manchester Old Road

M241PX

Boardman Fold Close

M244AZ

Harley Court

M241NB

Home Drive

M241QD

Boardman Fold Road

M244DY

Manchester Old Road

M244QA

Boardman Lane

M241PP

Mainway

M244GR

Heywood Old Road

M244BE

South Middleton

M241NT

Mossway

M244BQ

Harley Road

M241FW

Kirkway

M241BE

Oldham Road

M244AA

Parkfield Industrial Estate

M241FA

Uplands

M244DZ

Manchester Old Road

M244DT

Broomfield Park

M241JT

Manchester New Road

M244TH

Heywood Old Road

M244AL

Hyde Square

M241HX

Warwick Road

M244PG

Mount Pleasant

M244DW

South Middleton

M244FY

Fairfield Road

M241RS

Evesham Gardens

M240EJ

South Middleton

M241JH

Hardfield Road

M244FD

Princess Drive

M244PW

Manchester Old Road

M245TT

Chapel Street

M244AE

Lime Gardens

M241NX

Moss Lane

M244PU

Boardman Lane

M244GD

Wilton Street

M241EN

Kirkway

M241WW

Duffield Gardens

M244TA

Booth Bridge Close

M241NR

Manchester New Road

M244RU

Staveley Close

M244DF

Middleton Gardens

M241JB

Hardfield Road

M241JD

Hardfield Road

M244FX

Hawkshead Drive

M241QY

Dene Drive

M241WU

Alresford Road

M244QB

Chapel Walk

M244SR

Eycott Drive

M244UA

Kemp Street

M244FF

The Crescent

M245UG

Chapel Street

M246NW

Long Street

M244QD

Egerton Street

M244EX

Fairfield Road

M241NU

Crossby Close

M244AS

Parkfield

M244FQ

Fairfield Road

M241LG

Kingsway

M244AG

Littlehills Close

M241PR

Boardman Fold Road

M241HT

Gloucester Road

M241HQ

Cheltenham Green

M244RD

Lands End Road

M241LF

Manor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.