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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 in the past 12 months. Property prices have increased 37.2 per cent over five years.
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Terraced homes are most common, followed by semi-detached properties. Energy efficiency is mixed: 53.5 per cent of homes meet EPC band C or better, with the median band being C. About 25 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Rochdale overall. Crime recorded during the year ending December 2025 totalled 24,843 offences at a rate of 111.0 per 1,000 residents, with violence against the person and theft offences most prevalent. The area has 105 schools including 69 primary and 13 secondary institutions, with 31 of 41 Ofsted-rated schools rated good or better. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Connectivity is strong, with 79.1 per cent gigabit-capable coverage and 97.2 per cent superfast broadband availability. Six rail stations serve the area. The economy remains active with 14,563 registered companies.
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