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M24 6AJ

Barrowfield Walk

North Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 6AJ

Overview

Postcode M24 6AJ is located in a major urban area, within the North Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Middleton Town & Rhodes area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 504.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £37,497 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boarshaw Clough.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
505
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Middleton Town & Rhodes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Middleton Town & Rhodes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 504.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £37,497 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M24 6AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Town & Rhodes near M24 6AJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M24 6AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Mills Hill (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Mills Hill (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M24 6AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBoarshaw CloughLargeWalking directions to Boarshaw Clough
0.1 miBrassey Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Brassey Recreation Ground
0.2 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,828.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
148.29(+298%)
Anti-social behaviour
114.07(+535%)
Public order
90.49(+793%)
Other theft
85.17(+1190%)
Criminal damage and arson
68.44(+661%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
88.43%
African
11
4.1%
Other White
5
1.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.49%
Irish
4
1.49%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
24.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
19.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
29.6%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
20%
Social rents from council
15
12%
Other social rented
10
8%
Total households: 125

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 6AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 6AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 202646, Wagstaffe Street, Manchester, M24 6BBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£153,000
01 Dec 202541, Wagstaffe Street, Manchester, M24 6BBTerracedLeasehold£160,000
30 Oct 202562, Wagstaffe Street, Manchester, M24 6BBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
31 Mar 202578, Wagstaffe Street, Manchester, M24 6BBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£165,000
04 Feb 202572, Wagstaffe Street, Manchester, M24 6BBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£153,000

Schools

In the M24 6AJ postcode area, located within Middleton Town & Rhodes, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 6AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMiddleton Parish Church SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBoarshaw Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 6AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 6AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisPreston Street, Rochdale, M24 2RJWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miFarmfoodsEastway, Rochdale, M24 5ASWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 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 6AJ, 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)Middleton Town & RhodesE02001155
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 024BE01005539
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 6AJ

Is M24 6AJ (Middleton Town & Rhodes) safe?

The area around M24 6AJ records about 505 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6AJ?

The median sale price around M24 6AJ in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £198,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 6AJ?

There are 16 schools close to M24 6AJ, including Middleton Parish Church School (Good), St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good) and Boarshaw Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M24 6AJ?

The closest station to M24 6AJ is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around M24 6AJ?

M24 6AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 6AJ (Middleton Town & Rhodes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 6AJ 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.