Sold price trend +37.2%
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Rochdale is a metropolitan district in Greater Manchester with a population of 223,773. The median house price is £190,000, with 2,752 sales recorded in the year to May 2026 and 37.2% growth over five years.
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Terraced and semi-detached properties dominate the housing stock at 35.9% and 34.4% respectively; owner-occupation stands at 60.3%. The median age is 38.4 years. Schools provision includes 105 institutions, with 36 rated good or better by Ofsted out of 44 rated. Rail links via Rochdale Rail Station offer a 13-minute commute to Manchester Victoria. Crime recorded at 110.1 per 1,000 year ending March 2026. Air quality is moderate with nitrogen dioxide at 12.6 and particulate matter at 7.1. About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Rochdale. Employment stands at 54.0%, with retail and wholesale the largest industry at 19.4%. Council tax band D is £2,600.83 for 2026/27.
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