Central Rochdale
Strong on transport, with schools to consider
Central Rochdale at a glance
- House prices
- £146,000
- Lower prices5th percentile
- Schools
- 18th percentile
- Weak
- Transport
- 89th percentile
- Strong
- Crime rate
- Data not yet available
- Flood risk
- 20.4% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land83rd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Central Rochdale a good place to live?
Central Rochdale may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. School performance appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Rochdale below.
Central Rochdale and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Central Rochdale | £146,000 | Data not yet available |
| Milkstone & Deeplish | £120,000 | Data not yet available |
| Smallbridge & Firgrove North | £150,000 | Data not yet available |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- Crime data is unavailable here; check current local evidence before drawing conclusions about safety
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Central Rochdale
Crime rate
Data not available in this public guide
Greater Manchester Police does not publish its crime records to police.uk, the source we use, so we cannot show a figure here.
About missing dataHouse prices in Central Rochdale
House prices
- Median sale price
- £146,000
- Percentile
- 5th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 53 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Schools in Central Rochdale
Schools
18th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Central Rochdale
Flood risk
20.4% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 12.1% of the area. That is the 83rd percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Central Rochdale
Transport
89th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Central Rochdale a good place to live?
Central Rochdale may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. School performance appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Central Rochdale safe?
Crime data is not currently available for Central Rochdale.
What are house prices like in Central Rochdale?
The median sale price was £146,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 5th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Central Rochdale?
Schools rank in the 18th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Central Rochdale?
Nearby public profiles include Milkstone & Deeplish in Rochdale and Smallbridge & Firgrove North in Rochdale.
