Postcode M24 5JJ is located in a major urban area, within the West Middleton ward 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 nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bowlee Community Park.
Langley & Wood Side has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,071 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Langley & Wood Side has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Langley & Wood Side is £36,593 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from M24 5JJ.
Langley & Wood Side near M24 5JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bowlee Community Park | Large | Walking directions to Bowlee Community Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) in West Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £352,000 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £252,000 | £291 |
| Terraced | 23 | £205,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 3 | £127,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £337,500 | £254,000 | £177,500 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £252,000 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £207 |
| 2026 | £338 | £285 | £214 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5JJ.
In the M24 5JJ postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M24 5JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Trevor Taylor
West Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026
Elsie Blundell
Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M24 5JJ 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.
The median sale price around M24 5JJ in Langley & Wood Side is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to M24 5JJ, including Bowlee Park Community Primary School (Outstanding), Edgar Wood Academy (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M24 5JJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,071 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 5JJ is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Taylor (Reform UK).
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.