Postcode insights

M24 2PD

Wordsworth Road

North Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 2PD

Overview

Postcode M24 2PD is located in a major urban area, within the North Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the North Middleton & Stakehill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Middleton & Stakehill is £39,714 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boarshaw Clough.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

North Middleton & Stakehill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Middleton & Stakehill has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47%

Approximately 47.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in North Middleton & Stakehill is £39,714 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from M24 2PD.

Flood risk

No risk

North Middleton & Stakehill near M24 2PD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M24 2PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M24 2PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBoarshaw CloughLargeWalking directions to Boarshaw Clough
0.3 miBrassey Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Brassey Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
3,607.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.44(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.18(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.26(+36%)
Public order
11.68(+15%)
Vehicle crime
8.17(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
79.72%
African
28
7.89%
Other White
17
4.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.25%
Pakistani
7
1.97%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
27.8%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
39.39%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.45%
Owns outright
23
17.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.64%
Other social rented
10
7.58%
Total households: 132

Property prices in North Middleton

Median price£198,500
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £256K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £198,500 (about £244 per square foot) in North Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £449,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£260,000£270
Semi-Detached66£249,500£279
Terraced51£172,000£220
Flats12£118,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£69,950£124,950£80,500
2017£232,000£79,950£129,950£90,000
2018£164,000£66,300£131,000£95,000
2019£194,250£93,000£145,000£103,975
2020£171,500£75,000£160,000£116,625
2021£200,000£89,250£176,000£131,500
2022£314,500£94,975£221,998£145,000
2023£268,000£102,000£193,700£165,000
2024£348,998£111,750£239,000£160,000
2025£319,998£111,875£249,500£170,000
2026£260,000£67,000£230,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£128£107£159£105
2017£212£122£159£119
2018£190£127£169£123
2019£211£145£175£129
2020£192£142£200£141
2021£212£153£226£156
2022£264£176£255£190
2023£324£194£254£204
2024£347£180£280£204
2025£351£195£284£210
2026£237£135£278£233
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 2PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 2PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202525, Wordsworth Road, Manchester, M24 2PDTerracedFreehold£162,500
16 Jan 202627, Kingsley Road, Manchester, M24 2PESemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
24 Apr 20268, Chaucer Road, Manchester, M24 2PGTerracedFreehold£170,000
20 Feb 20261, Shelley Avenue, Manchester, M24 2NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
26 Sept 2025299, Boarshaw Road, Manchester, M24 2PFDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the M24 2PD postcode area, located within North Middleton & Stakehill, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 2PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBoarshaw Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHollin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 2PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lee Wolf

North Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardNorth MiddletonE05014046
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Middleton & StakehillE02001152
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 021EE01005536
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 2PD

Is M24 2PD (North Middleton & Stakehill) safe?

The area around M24 2PD records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2PD?

The median sale price around M24 2PD in North Middleton & Stakehill is £198,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 2PD?

There are 10 schools close to M24 2PD, including Boarshaw Community Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good) and Hollin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M24 2PD?

The closest station to M24 2PD is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1,183 m away.

How deprived is the area around M24 2PD?

M24 2PD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 2PD (North Middleton & Stakehill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 2PD is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Wolf (Reform UK).

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.