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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 94 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-Detached44£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

M244AU

Great Arbor Way

M244FJ

Wood Street

M245AS

Eastway

M241JU

Crow Hill South

M241JX

Beech Walk

M244FE

Greenson Drive

M240DH

Manchester New Road

M241BE

Oldham Road

M241FB

Crow Hill North

M244BF

Johnson Grove

M244FB

Kings Drive

M244TU

Boardman Lane

M245QA

Wood Street

M241NU

Crossby Close

M241QD

Boardman Fold Road

M244BE

South Middleton

M244GB

Manchester Old Road

M244SP

Boardman Lane

M241BX

Oldham Road

M244EX

Fairfield Road

M244GL

Hanging Birch

M244SB

Heywood Old Road

M241PP

Mainway

M244GG

Ellis Lane

M244RF

Manchester Old Road

M244TB

High Hurst Close

M241LS

Kingsway

M241QH

Pebworth Close

M241WD

Alkrington Hall Road North

M241WH

Meadow Road

M244BJ

Wood Street

M244SQ

Rosgill Drive

M244TE

Cotton Lane

M241EA

Uplands

M241SS

Brackley Drive

M241WZ

Worcester Road

M244AT

Parkfield

M241NB

Home Drive

M244AQ

Lawnbank Close

M244AY

Weavers Road

M244BL

Whittaker Street

M244EG

Fairfield Road

M244FZ

Fairfield Road

M244GJ

West Croft Industrial Estate

M244RJ

Bonny Brow Street

M246UZ

Long Street

M241PD

Hardfield Road

M241WW

Duffield Gardens

M241JR

Manchester New Road

M241NQ

Duffield Road

M244DJ

Burton Street

M241DZ

Mount Road

M241LE

Mainway

M241LR

Kingsway

M244FY

Fairfield Road

M244PN

Manchester Old Road

M241GD

Boardman Fold Road

M241JZ

Manor Road

M241WR

Greenway

M244AJ

Cross Street

M244ER

Gilpin Walk

M244PB

Wellens Way

M244QA

Boardman Lane

M244QF

Walker Street

M241EW

Conway Close

M241QA

Malvern Road

M244ET

Mardale Drive

M244QD

Egerton Street

M245AA

Long Street

M240BZ

Manchester New Road

M241QY

Dene Drive

M241WQ

Duffield Road

M241WX

Moss Lane

M244AR

Aspell Close

M244RX

Ambleside Close

M241HR

Cheltenham Road

M244QE

Walker Street

M241LB

Manchester New Road

M241NE

Hall Drive

M241NX

Moss Lane

M241RY

Evesham Gardens

M244DA

West Crescent

M244RS

Newton Road

M244RT

Heaton Street

M244RU

Staveley Close

M241PT

Stratford Road

M241TQ

Hardfield Road

M244AG

Littlehills Close

M244DE

Manchester New Road

M244FH

Kemp Street

M244UA

Kemp Street

M241GB

Banbury Road

M241HG

Cheltenham Road

M244DB

South Middleton

M241HH

Gloucester Road

M241HU

Warwick Road

M241LD

Rydal Avenue

M241PE

Hanley Close

M244AW

Beech Street

M244BD

Wentworth Close

Data Sources

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