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M24 5SD

Higher Wood Street

North Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 5SD

Overview

Postcode M24 5SD is located in a major urban area, within the North 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
54%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

54%

Approximately 54.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M24 5SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley & Wood Side near M24 5SD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M24 5SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.3 miMiddleton Cons Crown Green Bowls ClubSmallWalking directions to Middleton Cons Crown Green Bowls Club

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
7,629.8 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
200
59%
African
56
16.52%
Other White
25
7.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
4.13%
Other Asian
8
2.36%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
23.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
19.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
19.75%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
31.39%
Other social rented
31
22.63%
Owns with a mortgage
23
16.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.6%
Owns outright
18
13.14%
Total households: 137

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 5SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202519, Hilton Street, Manchester, M24 5SHTerracedLeasehold£175,000
10 Nov 2025106, Higher Wood Street, Manchester, M24 5SNTerracedLeasehold£145,000
20 Jun 202516, Throstle Hall Court, Manchester, M24 5SFTerracedFreehold£165,000
12 Nov 202512, Cinnabar Drive, Manchester, M24 5DGFlatsLeasehold£130,000
24 Oct 202510, Cinnabar Drive, Manchester, M24 5DGFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the M24 5SD postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 5SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMiddleton Parish Church SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, MiddletonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 5SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 5SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressWood Street, Rochdale, M24 5RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miFarmfoodsEastway, Rochdale, M24 5ASWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miIcelandRochdale, M24 4ELWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miAldiKemp Street, Rochdale, M24 4FHWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTesco ExtraBarton Road, Manchester, M24 1UQWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 5SD, 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)Langley & Wood SideE02001153
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 022BE01005529
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 5SD

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

The area around M24 5SD 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 5SD?

The median sale price around M24 5SD in Langley & Wood Side is £198,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 5SD?

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

How deprived is the area around M24 5SD?

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

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 5SD 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.