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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

M244AF

Harold Street

M241RG

Mossway

M244AX

Sunny Brow Road

M241AB

Middleton Gardens

M241PD

Hardfield Road

M245AA

Long Street

M244BD

Wentworth Close

M241JA

Hardfield Road

M244DB

South Middleton

M241RY

Evesham Gardens

M244RY

Boothroyden Road

M244SP

Boardman Lane

M241PE

Hanley Close

M241WQ

Duffield Road

M241ED

Alkrington Green

M244AT

Parkfield

M244SL

Rhodes Green

M241PQ

Hardfield Road

M244RG

Brayston Fold

M241FB

Crow Hill North

M244PY

Clarkson Close

M244GQ

Heywood Old Road

M244QE

Walker Street

M241HN

Kingsway

M244BR

Top Street

M244ER

Gilpin Walk

M241ST

Tenbury Drive

M244FA

Alkrington Park Road

M241SQ

Manchester New Road

M244FT

Uldale Drive

M241WS

Mossway

M244GE

West Green

M244GJ

West Croft Industrial Estate

M241WH

Meadow Road

M241HB

South Middleton

M240EL

South Middleton

M244TN

Schwabe Street

M241EW

Conway Close

M240EF

South Middleton

M244GP

Heywood Old Road

M241GD

Boardman Fold Road

M244PX

Wells Close

M241NH

Dingle Road

M241WE

South Middleton

M244SZ

East View

M244GG

Ellis Lane

M241NF

Woodfield Road

M244EU

Fairfield Road

M244SB

Heywood Old Road

M244BJ

Wood Street

M241WZ

Worcester Road

M244DH

Wood Street

M244QF

Walker Street

M244BA

Sefton Close

M241QA

Malvern Road

M244PJ

Manchester Old Road

M241SR

Walsingham Avenue

M244EY

Hawkshead Drive

M244DU

Silk Street

M240DH

Manchester New Road

M244PA

Armitage Close

M244GA

Yates Street

M246UZ

Long Street

M241WR

Greenway

M244NE

Silburn Way

M244FS

Yewdale Drive

M244AD

Sunny Brow Road

M244GL

Hanging Birch

M244FU

Boardale Drive

M241TQ

Hardfield Road

M244AN

Trinity Street

M244TJ

Irk Gardens

M241TR

Kirkway

M244EA

Manchester Old Road

M241NP

Manchester New Road

M241WX

Moss Lane

M244RW

Boothroyden Close

M244RJ

Bonny Brow Street

M241UQ

Assheton Way

M244BN

Wood Street

M244RB

Lister Road

M244TE

Cotton Lane

M241PH

Boardman Fold Road

M241ND

Colson Drive

M241JY

Ash Walk

M244AY

Weavers Road

M244RT

Heaton Street

M241PF

Evesham Road

M241AY

Oldham Road

M244BF

Johnson Grove

M244RL

Dalton Road

M244FB

Kings Drive

M240DZ

South Middleton

M241NE

Hall Drive

M244PF

Croftgates Road

M241LN

Kirkway

M244PS

Hilton Walk

M244PB

Wellens Way

M244TY

South Middleton

M244AW

Beech Street

Data Sources

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