About Castleton

Castleton is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, within Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the south of the town of Rochdale and is part of the historic county of Lancashire. The village is situated near the River Roch and is known for its rural character and proximity to the Pennine hills. Castleton has a mix of residential properties, including traditional stone cottages and more modern housing developments. The area benefits from good transport links, with the A62 road passing nearby and access to the M62 motorway. The village has a community centre and several local amenities, including a primary school and a few small shops. Castleton is within the OL11 postcode area and is part of the parliamentary constituency of Rochdale.

School Ratings in Castleton

There are 250 schools in and around Castleton. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Castleton

The average property price is £195K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £117K.

Deprivation and Employment in Castleton

Castleton sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castleton

Broadband speeds in Castleton are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,437 sales

Average Price £195K
£110 — £11.16M
Detached £326K 1,219
Semi £167K 1,764
Terraced £117K 1,807
Flat £124K 326

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

145 Primary
28 Secondary
77 Other
Castleton Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 130 yards Castleton Centre 0.1 miles St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Primary Good 0.2 miles St Edward's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Sandbrook Children's Centre 0.7 miles Sandbrook Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Matthew Moss High School Secondary 0.9 miles Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 1 miles Ashfield Valley Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Brimrod Community Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Marland Hill Community Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham Primary 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Castleton IMD 2025

Castleton sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
4/10
15,473 Children (0-15) 22%
42,794 Working Age 60%
16,041 Older (60+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 45.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 26.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 0.2 miles
Rochdale Train Station 1.6 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 3.1 miles
Smithy Bridge Train Station 3.9 miles
Moston Train Station 4.7 miles
Littleborough Train Station 4.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Sudden 0.6 miles Trub 0.6 miles Kirkholt 0.9 miles Thornham Fold 0.9 miles Marland 0.9 miles Slattocks 1.2 miles Crimble 1.4 miles Hopwood 1.4 miles Summit 1.4 miles Turf Hill 1.4 miles Balderstone 1.4 miles Lower Place 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward Balderstone & Kirkholt
Constituency Rochdale
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL11 30 shown View all streets

Abbott Street 4 Abingdon Close 2 Acer Close 1 Adair Street 1 Ainsworth Street 2 Aintree Drive 1 Ajax Street 1 Albany Street 1 Albion Street 4 Alder Road 1 Aldwych 1 Ambrose Street 1 Ann Street 2 Anne Line Close 1 Arbury Avenue 1 Ark Royal 1 Arkwright Way 1 Arnside Drive 1 Arundel Avenue 2 Arundel Street 1 Ascot Close 1 Ash Street 1 Ashbourne Street 2 Ashfield Road 4 Ashley Close 1 Ashton Street 1 Ashworth Road 3 Atkinson Street 1 Aubrey Street 2 Avoncliffe Close 2

Postcodes in OL11 50 shown View all postcodes

OL11 1AB OL11 1AD OL11 1AE OL11 1AF OL11 1AG OL11 1AH OL11 1AJ OL11 1AL OL11 1AN OL11 1AP OL11 1AR OL11 1AS OL11 1AT OL11 1AU OL11 1AW OL11 1AX OL11 1AY OL11 1AZ OL11 1BA OL11 1BB OL11 1BH OL11 1BJ OL11 1BL OL11 1BN OL11 1BU OL11 1DA OL11 1DN OL11 1DR OL11 1DS OL11 1DT OL11 1DU OL11 1DX OL11 1EB OL11 1ED OL11 1EF OL11 1EG OL11 1EJ OL11 1EL OL11 1EN OL11 1EP OL11 1ER OL11 1EU OL11 1EW OL11 1EX OL11 1EZ OL11 1HE OL11 1HF OL11 1HG OL11 1HH OL11 1HJ