West Middleton

West Middleton is one of 20 wards in Rochdale, home to 10,508 people in 4,263 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £250,000 over the past two years, 19% above the Rochdale median. On average 21% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 31% above the Rochdale average.

Ward E05014052 · 248 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

10,508residentsCensus 2021

£250kmedian sale price201 sales, 24 months

21%green within 500 mpostcode average

92%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

West Middleton in RochdalePostcodes in West Middleton highlighted; the rest of Rochdale in grey

Map of Rochdale with West Middleton highlighted

People and homes.

10,508 residents in 4,263 households, next to the Rochdale average.

17%

aged 15–29

13%

aged 65 and over

47%

owner-occupied homes

11%

privately rented

41%

socially rented

14%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in West Middleton and Rochdale.

West MiddletonRochdale

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in West Middleton with a published hygiene rating.

26rated food businessesin total

73%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Rochdale: 86%

3rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)