Audenshaw vs Middleton (Rochdale)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Audenshaw is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Audenshaw has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Middleton (rochdale) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Audenshaw
£238,857
Middleton (Rochdale)
£249,020
Crime Rate
Audenshaw
95.2
Middleton (Rochdale)
105.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Audenshaw
75.0%
Middleton (Rochdale)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Audenshaw
467.6
Middleton (Rochdale)
429.5
EPC Rating
Audenshaw
70.5
Middleton (Rochdale)
72.1
Median Income
Audenshaw
£29,140
Middleton (Rochdale)
£29,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Middleton (rochdale) commands an average of £249,020, compared with £238,857 in Audenshaw – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Audenshaw is a flat at £142,357, while in Middleton (rochdale) it is a flat at £101,905.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Audenshaw (£142,357 vs £101,905).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Middleton (rochdale) prices grew faster — 45% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAudenshaw has a crime rate of 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Middleton (rochdale) at 105.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Audenshaw is violent-crime, while in Middleton (rochdale) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Middleton (rochdale), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Audenshaw. There are 4 schools in Audenshaw and 16 in Middleton (rochdale).
Audenshaw School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middleton (Rochdale) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Audenshaw | Middleton (Rochdale) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 16 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.6 Mbps in Audenshaw and 429.5 Mbps in Middleton (rochdale). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Audenshaw and 97.7% in Middleton (rochdale). Gigabit availability stands at 90.3% in Audenshaw and 81.3% in Middleton (rochdale).
Audenshaw is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (468 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Middleton (rochdale), scoring 72.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Audenshaw. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Audenshaw and £1,084 in Middleton (rochdale). 69.2% of homes in Audenshaw have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Middleton (rochdale).
Middleton (rochdale) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,608.2 in Middleton (rochdale) and £29,140 in Audenshaw. The median age is 41.8 in Audenshaw and 39.2 in Middleton (rochdale). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Audenshaw and 54.3% in Middleton (rochdale). Owner-occupancy is 60.8% in Audenshaw versus 56.2% in Middleton (rochdale). Audenshaw has a population of 13,397 and Middleton (rochdale) has 46,617.
| Indicator | Audenshaw | Middleton (Rochdale) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,397 | 46,617 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,140 | £29,608.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.8% | 56.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 30.2% |
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