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Hopwood

5,185 people · median £177,750 · Rochdale

More affordable than mostGood for schools
Rochdale Council · Labour-controlled   31/60 seats · 52% · OCD 2026
69/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£178k
median price
+53%
5-year growth
76%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£178k
median sold price
6.1 yrs
of local pay to buy
+53%
5-year change
£159k
typical terraced
5 min
Manchester — fastest
6
rail stations
76%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
105
schools total
14.2
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
593
green spaces
7.3
PM2.5 · WHO 5
209
eat & drink
72
shops
85.9%
gigabit
19
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

Score by what matters: AffordabilityCommuteSchoolsSafetyEnvironmentAmenities

Sold price trend +53%

£85k£122k£159k£196k20142025£185,000
£144,998 in 2014 → £185,000 in 2025 · 184 sales in 12 months
In Rochdale:
17th cheapest of 36 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Hopwood is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 5,185. The median house price stands at £177,750, with terraced homes at £158,750 and detached properties at £302,500. Prices have risen 53.0% over five years.

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About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hopwood overall. The area shows particular strengths in reducing barriers to services, with an above-average decile score of 8.7. The median age is 39.9 years, and 60.0% of homes are owner-occupied. Educationally, 22.8% of residents aged 16 and over hold Level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 14.2 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 7.3. Flood risk is minimal at 0.0%. Digital connectivity is strong: 100.0% superfast broadband coverage and 85.9% gigabit-capable availability. The area falls within Rochdale's planning authority and contains Heywood Station Conservation Area. Council tax for band D is £2,600.83.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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