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M24 5GX

Haweswater Drive

West Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 5GX

Overview

Postcode M24 5GX is located in a major urban area, within the West Middleton area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Langley & Wood Side area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below 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 West Middleton is £247,500 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,500 and £290,375. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
70.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Langley & Wood Side has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,149 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Langley & Wood Side has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.6%

Approximately 70.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from M24 5GX.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley & Wood Side near M24 5GX 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
3,944 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.73(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.24(-43%)
Public order
9.04(-11%)
Other theft
5.42(-18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
84.15%
African
9
4.92%
Other White
9
4.92%
Pakistani
3
1.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.64%
Total population: 183

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
47.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
15.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
21
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
7.84%
Level 3 (A level)
11
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 153

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
66
60.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.68%
Social rents from council
11
10.09%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.17%
Owns outright
6
5.5%
Total households: 109

Property prices in West Middleton

Median price: £247,500
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £290K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £288 per square foot) in West Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £524,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£360,000£321
Semi-Detached55£252,000£296
Terraced26£187,500£213
Flats4£126,750£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Middleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,725£121,500£83,450
2017£198,500£126,995£88,500
2018£178,000£148,995£115,000
2019£217,498£159,950£123,000
2020£257,450£186,995£149,998
2021£289,745£196,995£150,000
2022£312,995£233,495£187,973
2023£332,995£225,250£175,000
2024£286,000£230,500£181,000
2025£353,500£250,000£175,000
2026£365,000£252,000£189,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Middleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£162£106
2017£184£165£106
2018£178£175£143
2019£213£185£136
2020£225£214£217
2021£252£236£174
2022£277£255£249
2023£299£259£175
2024£299£266£192
2025£318£288£202
2026£293£301£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5GX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5GX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202623, Haweswater Drive, Manchester, M24 5SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
04 Jul 20259, Dufton Walk, Manchester, M24 5NTTerracedFreehold£165,000
24 Apr 202663B, Borrowdale Road, Manchester, M24 5QRFlatsLeasehold£82,500
19 May 202511, Hesketh Walk, Manchester, M24 5RPTerracedFreehold£150,000
12 Nov 202517, Caldbeck Drive, Manchester, M24 5SATerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the M24 5GX postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for M24 5GX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, MiddletonVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryMiddleton Parish Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M24 5GX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 5GX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressWood Street, Rochdale, M24 5RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miSparLee Street, Rochdale, M24 5JWWalking directions to Spar

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 5GX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Taylor

West 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
WardWest MiddletonE05014052
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley & Wood SideE02001153
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 022BE01005529
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 5GX

Is M24 5GX (Langley & Wood Side) safe?

The area around M24 5GX records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M24 5GX?

The median sale price around M24 5GX in West Middleton is £247,500 (about £288 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 5GX?

There are 10 schools close to M24 5GX, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton (Good), Middleton Parish Church School (Inadequate) and Parkfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around M24 5GX?

M24 5GX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 5GX (Langley & Wood Side) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 5GX is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Taylor (Reform UK).