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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

M244PJ

Manchester Old Road

M244PS

Hilton Walk

M241RA

Stroud Close

M241WF

Dingle Road

M244AN

Trinity Street

M244PE

Manchester Old Road

M241FW

Kirkway

M241LW

Kirkway

M241NF

Woodfield Road

M241PQ

Hardfield Road

M244DZ

Manchester Old Road

M244JR

Marquess Way

M244QB

Chapel Walk

M244RY

Boothroyden Road

M241GA

Malvern Road

M244AH

Archer Park

M240DX

South Middleton

M241AB

Middleton Gardens

M244TG

Schwabe Street

M241LF

Manor Road

M241PU

Evesham Close

M241UQ

Assheton Way

M244BH

Great Arbor Way

M240EJ

South Middleton

M240EL

South Middleton

M241WP

Mossway

M244SZ

East View

M241SR

Walsingham Avenue

M244AD

Sunny Brow Road

M244BP

Scholars Way

M244FR

Gable Drive

M244NE

Silburn Way

M244PH

Croftgates Road

M244SN

Fenwick Drive

M241HZ

Warwick Road

M241PA

Worcester Road

M244TQ

Top Schwabe Street

M241NY

Elleray Road

M241JB

Hardfield Road

M241NT

Mossway

M244AF

Harold Street

M244ES

Lowther Crescent

M244FF

The Crescent

M244FQ

Fairfield Road

M244TJ

Irk Gardens

M244PX

Wells Close

M241NZ

Lower Green

M244BG

Sunny Brow Road

M245UG

Chapel Street

M241EB

Rookway

M241RS

Evesham Gardens

M241SQ

Manchester New Road

M244EQ

Lowther Crescent

M244AE

Lime Gardens

M244BX

Manchester New Road

M244DN

Pool Bank Street

M241HJ

Alcester Close

M241ST

Tenbury Drive

M241XW

Manchester New Road

M244BR

Top Street

M244EH

Archer Park

M244PF

Croftgates Road

M241WL

Woodlands Way

M244GE

West Green

M244RN

Pool Bank Street

M245RU

Wood Street

M241HB

South Middleton

M241NL

Parkside

M241NR

Manchester New Road

M241WT

Mossway

M244DH

Wood Street

M244ED

Parkfield Drive

M244FA

Alkrington Park Road

M244FX

Hawkshead Drive

M244PT

Boardman Lane

M244RE

Manchester Old Road

M241JA

Hardfield Road

M241JH

Hardfield Road

M244AX

Sunny Brow Road

M244PU

Boardman Lane

M241PB

Mainway

M241SZ

Alkrington Hall Road North

M241WU

Alresford Road

M244PR

Mount Pleasant

M244TN

Schwabe Street

M241NW

Moss Lane

M244DX

Michael Street

M245RA

Wood Street

M240DZ

South Middleton

M244BN

Wood Street

M244EB

Manchester Old Road

M244PA

Armitage Close

M244PZ

Foxall Street

M240EF

South Middleton

M241PY

Evesham Road

M244AS

Parkfield

M244RB

Lister Road

M246NW

Long Street

M241ED

Alkrington Green

M244FT

Uldale Drive

Data Sources

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