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West Middleton

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About

West Middleton is a residential ward located in the northern part of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The area consists mainly of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the River Irk to the west and includes parts of Bowlee and Langley. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to everyday needs.

The ward has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Rochdale town centre and nearby Middleton. Green spaces like Bowlee Park provide recreational areas for residents. West Middleton has a relatively quiet atmosphere, with a focus on community living. The area is predominantly residential, with limited industrial or commercial activity.

Area overview

On average West Middleton has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Middleton is £35,153 per year. There are 3 schools in West Middleton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Middleton Population
10,509
Population density
2,766.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,682
73.11%
African
883
8.4%
Other White
736
7%
Pakistani
171
1.63%
Other Black
144
1.37%
Total population: 10,508

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,254
29.41%
Other social rented
1,198
28.1%
Owns outright
755
17.71%
Social rents from council
539
12.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
431
10.11%
Total households: 4,264

Property prices in West Middleton

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £249,998 in West Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£340,000
Flats1£127,000
Semi-Detached52£246,500
Terraced18£171,500

10 years median price trend in West Middleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Middleton.

Data Sources

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