Postcode insights

M24 5NS

Windermere Road

West Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 5NS

Overview

Postcode M24 5NS 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 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 nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 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
47.9%
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 2,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% 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

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% 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 0 ft away from M24 5NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley & Wood Side near M24 5NS 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
6,929.5 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
294
88.55%
Other White
17
5.12%
African
6
1.81%
Bangladeshi
4
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.2%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
98
39.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.85%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
31.69%
Owns outright
35
24.65%
Owns with a mortgage
28
19.72%
Social rents from council
23
16.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.75%
Total households: 142

Property prices in West Middleton

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £285K

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.

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
Detached17£352,000£323
Semi-Detached51£252,000£291
Terraced23£205,000£214
Flats3£127,000£200

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£337,500£254,000£177,500
2026£365,000£252,000£215,000
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£207
2026£338£285£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 5NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 202568, Windermere Road, Manchester, M24 5WRTerracedFreehold£123,500
02 Mar 202622, Patterdale Drive, Manchester, M24 5WXTerracedFreehold£183,000
04 Jul 20259, Dufton Walk, Manchester, M24 5NTTerracedFreehold£165,000
07 Feb 202521, Buttermere Drive, Manchester, M24 5WSTerracedFreehold£180,000
19 Sept 202510, Ennerdale Road, Manchester, M24 5RNTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the M24 5NS postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 5NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, MiddletonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMiddleton Parish Church SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 5NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 5NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressWood Street, Rochdale, M24 5RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSparLee Street, Rochdale, M24 5JWWalking directions to Spar

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 5NS, 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 5NS

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

The area around M24 5NS 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M24 5NS?

The median sale price around M24 5NS in Langley & Wood Side is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 5NS?

There are 12 schools close to M24 5NS, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton (Good), Middleton Parish Church School (Good) and Parkfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 5NS?

M24 5NS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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