West Middleton
Schools may need closer review
West Middleton at a glance
- House prices
- £238,750
- Middle32nd percentile
- Schools
- 30th percentile
- Weak
- Transport
- 42nd percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- Data not yet available
- Flood risk
- 2.1% of the area in flood zones
- Less flood-zone land28th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs West Middleton a good place to live?
West Middleton has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Rochdale below.
West Middleton and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| West Middleton | £238,750 | Data not yet available |
| Milnrow & Newhey | £212,000 | Data not yet available |
| Moorland | £200,000 | 137.4 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
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
Crime rate in West Middleton
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 West Middleton
House prices
- Median sale price
- £238,750
- Percentile
- 32nd percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Median of 72 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 West Middleton
Schools
30th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in West Middleton
Flood risk
2.1% 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 0.9% of the area. That is the 28th 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 West Middleton
Transport
42nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is West Middleton a good place to live?
West Middleton has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West Middleton safe?
Crime data is not currently available for West Middleton.
What are house prices like in West Middleton?
The median sale price was £238,750 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 32nd percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in West Middleton?
Schools rank in the 30th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Middleton?
Nearby public profiles include Milnrow & Newhey in Rochdale and Moorland in Lincoln.
