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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

M241QB

Banbury Road

M241PG

Upton Close

M241JU

Crow Hill South

M241PA

Worcester Road

M241DZ

Mount Road

M241WJ

Alkrington Hall Road South

M244AR

Aspell Close

M244FR

Gable Drive

M244RS

Newton Road

M244RA

Kelvin Avenue

M244FE

Greenson Drive

M241LE

Mainway

M241GB

Banbury Road

M244EZ

Gavel Walk

M241AN

Old Hall Street

M241LR

Kingsway

M244QH

Pool Bank Street

M244AJ

Cross Street

M244EL

South Middleton

M244PN

Manchester Old Road

M244BX

Manchester New Road

M241EA

Uplands

M241LQ

Kingsway

M241HZ

Warwick Road

M244EQ

Lowther Crescent

M241HR

Cheltenham Road

M244GB

Manchester Old Road

M241LS

Kingsway

M244PH

Croftgates Road

M246TE

Long Street

M241WP

Mossway

M241WT

Mossway

M244GS

Heywood Old Road

M244BH

Great Arbor Way

M241LP

Kirkway

M241HG

Cheltenham Road

M244DN

Pool Bank Street

M244FH

Kemp Street

M244FZ

Fairfield Road

M241NQ

Duffield Road

M244ET

Mardale Drive

M245AS

Eastway

M244RN

Pool Bank Street

M241RA

Stroud Close

M244JR

Marquess Way

M244JS

Stately Drive

M241HY

Warwick Close

M241HS

Ledbury Close

M244BL

Whittaker Street

M241PU

Evesham Close

M241HL

Warwick Road

M244DA

West Crescent

M241WB

Lake Drive

M241LA

Crow Hill South

M244ES

Lowther Crescent

M241HJ

Alcester Close

M241JZ

Manor Road

M241EB

Rookway

M241NJ

Alkrington Hall Road South

M244AQ

Lawnbank Close

M241AA

Manchester New Road

M240BZ

Manchester New Road

M244SQ

Rosgill Drive

M241JR

Manchester New Road

M241HU

Warwick Road

M244TG

Schwabe Street

M241PY

Evesham Road

M244TU

Boardman Lane

M244ED

Parkfield Drive

M244GF

Manchester Old Road

M241JX

Beech Walk

M241AE

Harbord Street

M244QP

Simon Lane

M241LH

Mere Avenue

M244PE

Manchester Old Road

M244DX

Michael Street

M241NS

Mossway

M244DJ

Burton Street

M244RZ

South Middleton

M241XW

Manchester New Road

M244BT

Great Heaton Close

M244PZ

Foxall Street

M244EH

Archer Park

M244DE

Manchester New Road

M245TF

Wood Street

M241NY

Elleray Road

M244AU

Great Arbor Way

M241RR

Evesham Gardens

M245RA

Wood Street

M241QH

Pebworth Close

M241NL

Parkside

M241AF

Fountain Street

M241NZ

Lower Green

M241WA

Ivy Drive

M244RX

Ambleside Close

M241AJ

Middleton Gardens

M244BP

Scholars Way

M241LJ

Manor Road

M241LL

Mainway

M244JT

Viscount Drive

Data Sources

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