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About

South Middleton is a residential ward located in the northeastern part of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the River Beal to the west and open green spaces to the east, providing a balance of urban and natural surroundings. Local amenities include schools, convenience stores, and community centers, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Rochdale town center and nearby areas. South Middleton also features several parks and walking trails, such as Bowlee Park, which offers recreational space for families. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on community-oriented living. Its proximity to both Rochdale and Manchester makes it a practical location for commuters.

Area overview

On average South Middleton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Middleton is £39,814 per year. There are 7 schools in South Middleton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £283,000 in South Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached25£365,000
Semi-Detached50£287,500
Terraced24£185,000

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

M244AB

Sefton Road

M244AU

Harley Road

M244FE

Greenson Drive

M244FJ

Wood Street

M245AS

Eastway

M241BX

Oldham Road

M240DH

Manchester New Road

M241BE

Oldham Road

M241FB

Crow Hill North

M244EX

Fairfield Road

M244BF

Johnson Grove

M244FB

King's Drive

M244GL

Middleton Town & Rhodes

M244SB

Langley & Wood Side

M244TU

Boardman Lane

M245QA

Wood Street

M241NU

Crossby Close

M241PP

Mainway

M241QD

Boardman Fold Road

M244BE

Middleton Town & Rhodes

M244GB

Egerton Street

M244GG

Ellis Lane

M244RF

Manchester Old Road

M244SP

Boardman Lane

M244TB

High Hurst Close

M241EA

Rookway

M241LS

Kingsway

M241QH

Pebworth Close

M241SS

Brackley Drive

M241WD

Hall Drive

M241WH

Meadow Road

M241WZ

Worcester Road

M244AT

Scholars Way

M244BJ

Wood Street

M244SQ

Rosgill Drive

M244TE

Cotton Lane

M241JR

Mainway

M241NB

Home Drive

M241NQ

Alresford Road

M241PD

Hardfield Road

M241WW

Duffield Gardens

M244AQ

Lawnbank Close

M244AY

Weavers Court

M244BL

Whitaker Street

M244DJ

Burton Street

M244EG

Fairfield Road

M244FZ

Fairfield Road

M244GJ

Manchester Old Road

M244RJ

Blackley Street

M246UZ

Long Street

M244ER

Langley & Wood Side

M241DZ

Brierley Drive

M241GD

Boardman Fold Road

M241JZ

Ash Walk

M241LE

Mainway

M241LR

Kingsway

M241WR

Greenway

M244AJ

Beech Street

M244FY

Fairfield Road

M244PB

Booth Bridge Close

M244PN

Factory Brow

M244QA

Boardman Lane

M244QF

Walker Street

M244ET

Mardale Drive

M240BZ

Manchester New Road

M241EW

Conway Close

M241QA

Banbury Road

M241QY

Dene Drive

M241WQ

Duffield Road

M241WX

Moss Lane

M244AR

Aspell Close

M244QD

Egerton Street

M244RX

Ambleside Close

M245AA

Long Street

M241HR

Cheltenham Green

M241LB

Manchester New Road

M241NE

Colson Drive

M241NX

Boardman Fold Road

M241RY

Evesham Road

M244DA

Manchester New Road

M244QE

Walker Street

M244RU

Langley & Wood Side

M244RS

Newton Road

M244RT

Heaton Street

M241GB

Banbury Road

M241HG

Cheltenham Road

M241PT

Stratford Road

M241TQ

Hardfield Road

M244AG

Harold Street

M244DB

Middleton Town & Rhodes

M244DE

Manchester New Road

M244FH

Kemp Street

M244UA

Kemp Street

M241HH

Alcester Close

M241HU

Gloucester Road

M241LD

Rydal Avenue

M241PE

Hanley Close

M241RA

Stroud Close

M241WF

Dingle Road

M244AN

Sarah Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.