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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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £280,500 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
Detached30£365,000
Flats2£72,500
Semi-Detached57£283,000
Terraced25£175,000

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

M241HQ

Cheltenham Green

M241AE

Harbord Street

M241AJ

Fountain Street

M241AY

Moston Road

M241ED

Alkrington Green

M241JS

Manchester New Road

M241LN

Kirkway

M241WJ

Alkrington Hall Road South

M244FT

Uldale Drive

M244SR

Eycott Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.