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BL9 6US

Birtle Road

Norden

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Detailed insights for BL9 6US

Overview

Postcode BL9 6US is located in a rural hamlet, within the Norden area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Hooley Bridge & Norden West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year. The median sale price in Norden is £280,000 (around £298 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 3.4 miles away.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,771 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hooley Bridge & Norden West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hooley Bridge & Norden West is £52,982 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL9 6US.

Flood risk

No risk

Hooley Bridge & Norden West near BL9 6US has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
20.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.13(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.47(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.53(+84%)
Vehicle crime
16.53(+176%)
Burglary
16.53(+198%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
324
97.89%
Other Black
2
0.6%
Irish
2
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Other White
1
0.3%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
37.37%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.82%
No qualifications
41
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
39.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
35.22%
Owns with a mortgage
35
22.01%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.89%
Social rents from council
1
0.63%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Norden

Median price: £280,000
Price per sq ft: £298
Sales (last 12 months): 169
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £365K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Norden area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached77£351,250£304
Semi-Detached54£250,000£314
Terraced33£210,000£239
Flats5£170,000£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£83,000£141,500£165,000
2017£229,500£119,750£155,500£150,000
2018£264,000£125,000£154,000£146,500
2019£263,000£128,300£169,975£145,000
2020£282,000£126,000£185,000£131,000
2021£290,000£135,000£193,000£170,000
2022£338,000£125,000£227,750£172,500
2023£341,500£145,000£220,000£199,000
2024£350,000£150,000£235,000£186,000
2025£365,000£159,000£241,500£210,000
2026£365,000£170,000£256,250£211,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£133£197£159
2017£210£134£188£171
2018£213£182£198£178
2019£238£208£211£168
2020£246£154£231£157
2021£255£220£244£192
2022£274£203£293£204
2023£311£208£285£215
2024£298£221£302£205
2025£296£264£304£241
2026£312£240£327£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 6US.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 6US
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20254, Red Bank, Bury, BL9 6TZTerracedFreehold£245,000
15 May 20265, The Rhyddings, Birtle Road, Bury, BL9 6UTFlatsLeasehold£175,000
12 Dec 202514, The Rhyddings, Birtle Road, Bury, BL9 6UTFlatsLeasehold£200,000
20 Jun 20259, The Rhyddings, Birtle Road, Bury, BL9 6UTFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the BL9 6US postcode area, located within Hooley Bridge & Norden West, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,179
Band F£3,757
Band G£4,335
Band H£5,202

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL9 6US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Ellison

Norden - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Elsie Blundell

Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyHeywood and Middleton NorthE14001286
WardNordenE05014044
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hooley Bridge & Norden WestE02001137
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 006CE01005499
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BL9 6US

Is BL9 6US (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) safe?

The area around BL9 6US records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BL9 6US?

The median sale price around BL9 6US in Norden is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BL9 6US?

BL9 6US scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL9 6US (Hooley Bridge & Norden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering BL9 6US is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Ellison (Conservative and Unionist Party).