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M24 5SW

Higher Wood Street

North Middleton

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Overview

Postcode M24 5SW is located in a major urban area, within the North 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 North Middleton is £215,000 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,438 and £271,000. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Limefield 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 2,149 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

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 5SW.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley & Wood Side near M24 5SW 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 5SW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLimefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Limefield Park
0.3 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: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 148
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £271K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £245 per square foot) in North Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £459,995.

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
Detached14£333,998£312
Semi-Detached68£250,000£283
Terraced59£170,000£208
Flats7£129,000£207

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£350,995£111,875£257,500£170,000
2026£225,000£67,000£230,000£163,000
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£353£195£298£209
2026£236£135£274£222
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 5SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202516, Throstle Hall Court, Manchester, M24 5SFTerracedFreehold£165,000
27 Feb 202622, Traynor Close, Manchester, M24 5DUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£187,500
20 Feb 20264, Traynor Close, Manchester, M24 5DUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£168,000
28 Aug 202515, Traynor Close, Manchester, M24 5DUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
19 Sept 2025164, Wood Street, Manchester, M24 4BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the M24 5SW postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableElizabeth House SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M24 5SW

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

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 5SW, 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 5SW

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

The area around M24 5SW 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 5SW?

The median sale price around M24 5SW in North Middleton is £215,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 5SW?

There are 13 schools close to M24 5SW, including Middleton Parish Church School (Good), Parkfield Primary School (Good) and Elizabeth House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 5SW?

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

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