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M24 1BU

Peach Bank

East Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 1BU

Overview

Postcode M24 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the East Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Middleton Town & Rhodes area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £37,497 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Penrhyn Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Middleton Town & Rhodes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Middleton Town & Rhodes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.5%

Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £37,497 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from M24 1BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Town & Rhodes near M24 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M24 1BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M24 1BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPenrhyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Penrhyn Park
0.4 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.4 miMiddleton Cons Crown Green Bowls ClubSmallWalking directions to Middleton Cons Crown Green Bowls Club

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
5,623.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.96(-22%)
Other theft
26.49(+301%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.8(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.1(+112%)
Vehicle crime
19.1(+219%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
86.21%
African
10
4.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.94%
Other White
4
1.97%
Other
4
1.97%
Total population: 203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
37.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
18.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
13.53%
Level 3 (A level)
20
11.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
10%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
37.01%
Owns outright
28
22.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.05%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.02%
Social rents from council
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

Property prices in East Middleton

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £246K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) in East Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,368 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£320,000£328
Semi-Detached54£233,500£274
Terraced42£186,500£222
Flats18£127,500£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£83,000£128,750£87,500
2017£215,000£78,750£139,750£95,000
2018£180,000£81,498£142,500£105,975
2019£207,475£85,000£150,000£110,000
2020£260,000£95,000£168,500£121,000
2021£260,000£105,500£187,500£145,500
2022£260,000£95,750£215,000£154,500
2023£260,000£120,000£205,000£160,000
2024£270,000£120,000£226,000£160,000
2025£320,000£125,000£240,000£179,000
2026£242,000£123,000£220,000£173,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£141£161£102
2017£188£130£155£118
2018£202£148£185£124
2019£204£156£184£123
2020£216£166£212£153
2021£238£171£218£178
2022£290£168£251£185
2023£280£211£254£189
2024£257£214£261£212
2025£305£211£269£212
2026£489£213£296£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Middleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20251, Peach Bank House, Tetlow Street, Manchester, M24 1BGFlatsLeasehold£115,000
19 Feb 202521, Peach Bank House, Tetlow Street, Manchester, M24 1BGFlatsLeasehold£110,000
21 Jul 202544, Taylor Street, Manchester, M24 1BQTerracedFreehold£90,000
08 Jul 202564, Taylor Street, Manchester, M24 1BQTerracedLeasehold£140,000
05 Nov 20258, Langton Street, Manchester, M24 1BRTerracedLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the M24 1BU postcode area, located within Middleton Town & Rhodes, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 1BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAlkrington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryMiddleton Technology SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 1BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 1BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraBarton Road, Manchester, M24 1UQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miLondisPreston Street, Rochdale, M24 2RJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miIcelandRochdale, M24 4ELWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miFarmfoodsEastway, Rochdale, M24 5ASWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miAldiKemp Street, Rochdale, M24 4FHWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

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 M24 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gina Jacques

East Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardEast MiddletonE05014037
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Middleton Town & RhodesE02001155
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 024AE01005533
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 1BU

Is M24 1BU (Middleton Town & Rhodes) safe?

The area around M24 1BU records about 131 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M24 1BU?

The median sale price around M24 1BU in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 1BU?

There are 14 schools close to M24 1BU, including St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good), Alkrington Primary School (Good) and Middleton Technology School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M24 1BU?

The closest station to M24 1BU is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1,516 m away.

How deprived is the area around M24 1BU?

M24 1BU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 1BU (Middleton Town & Rhodes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 1BU is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gina Jacques (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.