Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Middleton (Rochdale)

A snapshot of life in Middleton (Rochdale), North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Middleton (Rochdale) is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 46,617. The average house price is £249,020 and the overall crime rate is 105.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Middleton (Rochdale) ranks

Population

46,617

Avg House Price

£249,020

Crime Rate

105.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

430 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,608.2

Median Age

39.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Middleton (rochdale)'s detached homes (£412,711) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£101,905).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Middleton (rochdale) prices have risen 45% over the last 9 years (£172,110 → £249,020).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£412,711	£375,872	162
Semi-Detached	£243,763	£240,000	310
Terraced	£182,620	£170,000	283
Flat	£101,905	£98,998	82

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Middleton (Rochdale) is 105.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Middleton (rochdale): violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	16
Primary	13
Secondary	3
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Alkrington Primary School	Primary	Good
Boarshaw Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Bowlee Park Community Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School	Secondary	Good
Elm Wood Primary School	Primary	Good
Hollin Primary School	Primary	Good
Middleton Parish Church School	Primary	Good
Middleton Technology School	Secondary	Good
Parkfield Primary School	Primary	Good
St Anne's Church of England Academy	Secondary	Good
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton	Primary	Good
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington	Primary	No rating available
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale	Primary	Good
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Middleton (rochdale) averages 430 Mbps — 330% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Middleton (rochdale) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.1
% Rated C or Above	71.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,084

Demographics & Economy

Population	46,617
Median Age	39.2
Median Household Income	£29,608.2
Employment Rate	54.3%
Owner Occupied	56.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Middleton (rochdale)?

The average house price in Middleton (rochdale) is £249,020 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Middleton (rochdale)?

The most affordable entry point in Middleton (rochdale) is a flat, with an average price of £101,905.

Is Middleton (rochdale) a safe place to live?

Middleton (rochdale) has a recorded crime rate of 105.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Middleton (rochdale)?

Middleton (rochdale) has 16 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Middleton (rochdale)?

Average broadband download speeds in Middleton (rochdale) are around 430 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.7% of premises.

How big is Middleton (rochdale)?

Middleton (rochdale) is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 46,617.

Most compared with

How does Middleton (Rochdale) stack up against its neighbours?

Altrincham

Middleton (Rochdale)

House price: £488,148 · £249,020
Crime rate: 73.9 · 105.4
Distance: 12.6 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Middleton (Rochdale)

House price: £214,995 · £249,020
Crime rate: 95.4 · 105.4
Distance: 6.0 mi

Astley

Middleton (Rochdale)

House price: £276,658 · £249,020
Crime rate: 92.3 · 105.4
Distance: 11.2 mi

Atherton

Middleton (Rochdale)

House price: £190,266 · £249,020
Crime rate: 92.3 · 105.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

Audenshaw

Middleton (Rochdale)

House price: £238,857 · £249,020
Crime rate: 95.2 · 105.4
Distance: 6.2 mi

Bacup

Middleton (Rochdale)

House price: £190,117 · £249,020
Crime rate: 64.2 · 105.4
Distance: 10.1 mi

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