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M24 4GQ

Heywood Old Road

South Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 4GQ

Overview

Postcode M24 4GQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the South Middleton area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Langley & Wood Side area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.6 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 Langley & Wood Side is £36,593 per year. The median sale price in South Middleton is £283,750 (around £287 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £198,000 and £367,750. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Langley & Wood Side has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,630 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Langley & Wood Side has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Langley & Wood Side is £36,593 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from M24 4GQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley & Wood Side near M24 4GQ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
161 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
27.35(+314%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.5(-32%)
Vehicle crime
24.11(+303%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.37(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
74.13%
Other White
47
10.22%
Pakistani
14
3.04%
African
14
3.04%
Irish
7
1.52%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
31.22%
Level 3 (A level)
71
18.78%
No qualifications
54
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
97
48.26%
Owns outright
72
35.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
11.44%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.49%
Social rents from council
4
1.99%
Total households: 201

Property prices in South Middleton

Median price: £283,750
Price per sq ft: £287
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £198K – £368K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £283,750 (about £287 per square foot) in South Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£385,000£313
Semi-Detached47£329,000£317
Terraced32£190,500£237
Flats4£62,625£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000—£173,000£110,000
2017£267,475£91,820£185,000£113,750
2018£290,500£87,750£197,000£114,000
2019£298,000£61,975£199,950£125,000
2020£315,000£113,000£232,500£127,500
2021£314,995£119,016£250,000£160,000
2022£374,998£120,000£260,000£166,500
2023£452,500£128,500£275,000£163,000
2024£367,500£139,000£287,500£173,000
2025£390,000£55,000£297,500£185,000
2026£375,000£95,125£334,500£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177—£184£136
2017£207£144£181£119
2018£211£152£197£125
2019£243£149£204£141
2020£250£180£220£142
2021£276£204£246£177
2022£288£170£259£186
2023£322£199£272£218
2024£310£215£277£196
2025£296£106£294£226
2026£340£177£282£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 4GQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 4GQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 2026234, Heywood Old Road, Manchester, M24 4GQTerracedFreehold£191,000
22 Aug 2025214, Heywood Old Road, Manchester, M24 4GQDetachedLeasehold£255,000
02 Jun 2025175, Simister Lane, Manchester, M24 4SJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£345,000
03 Oct 2025190, Heywood Old Road, Manchester, M24 4GRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£367,000
25 Jul 2025206, Heywood Old Road, Manchester, M24 4GRDetachedFreehold£512,000

Schools

In the M24 4GQ postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 4GQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryLittle Heaton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryBowlee Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.9 miSecondaryEdgar Wood AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

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 M24 4GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Pilkington

South 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
WardSouth MiddletonE05014048
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley & Wood SideE02001153
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 022FE01005554
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 4GQ

Is M24 4GQ (Langley & Wood Side) safe?

The area around M24 4GQ records about 108 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 4GQ?

The median sale price around M24 4GQ in South Middleton is £283,750 (about £287 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 4GQ?

There are 3 schools close to M24 4GQ, including Little Heaton Church of England Primary School, Bowlee Park Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Edgar Wood Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 4GQ?

M24 4GQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 4GQ (Langley & Wood Side) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 4GQ is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Pilkington (Reform UK).

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