About Middleton Junction

Middleton Junction is a locality situated in Greater Manchester, England, within the M24 postcode area. This area serves as a key intersection for various transport routes, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors. The locality is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing styles that reflect the development of the region over the years. Nearby, you will find a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of the local community. Middleton Junction is well-connected by public transport, with bus services linking it to surrounding areas. The proximity to larger towns and cities in Greater Manchester provides further options for shopping and leisure activities, making it a practical choice for those looking to reside in this part of England.

School Ratings in Middleton Junction

Families in Middleton Junction have access to 381 local schools. Sunny Brow Nursery School and Bowlee Park Community Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Middleton Junction

Homes sell for an average of £195K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £194K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Middleton Junction

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Middleton Junction

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Middleton Junction around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Middleton Junction

Middleton Junction benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,817 sales

Average Price £195K
£125 — £14.25M
Detached £303K 974
Semi £194K 3,318
Terraced £136K 2,673
Flat £85K 503

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

221 Primary
43 Secondary
117 Other
SMS Changing Lives School Requires Improvement 0.4 miles St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Primary 0.6 miles Middleton Technology School Secondary Good 0.7 miles Co-op Academy North Manchester Secondary Good 0.8 miles Kingfisher Special School 0.8 miles St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Elm Wood Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Kirkway Children's Centre 0.9 miles St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Primary 0.9 miles Chances Mentoring 0.9 miles Alkrington Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Middleton Junction IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Middleton Junction are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
3/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
13,906 Children (0-15) 21%
39,934 Working Age 61%
15,438 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 38.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21.8% 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

Crime in Middleton Junction 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Middleton Junction are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 0.7 miles
Moston Train Station 1 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 3.9 miles
Fairfield Train Station 4.6 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 4.6 miles
Gorton Train Station 4.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Alkrington Garden Village 0.6 miles Moorclose 0.6 miles White Gate 0.9 miles Nimble Nook 1.2 miles Charlestown 1.4 miles Chadderton 1.4 miles Higher Boarshaw 1.4 miles Middleton 1.4 miles New Moston 1.4 miles Chadderton Fold 1.4 miles Blackley 1.8 miles Langley 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward South Middleton
Constituency Heywood and Middleton
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in M24 30 shown View all streets

A627(M) 1 Abbey Road 5 Abbotsford Drive 1 Acresfield Road 4 Addison Drive 1 Adelaide Street 2 Albany Street 1 Alcester Close 2 Alder Road 1 Alkrington Green 1 Alkrington Hall Road North 2 Alkrington Hall Road South 2 Alkrington Park Road 1 Alloy Walk 1 Alresford Road 1 Ambleside Close 2 Amy Street 1 Andover Avenue 4 Andrew Street 1 Apple Way 2 Archer Park 3 Arden Avenue 1 Armitage Close 1 Arnold Drive 1 Asby Close 1 Ash Street 1 Ash Walk 1 Ashbourne Avenue 1 Ashness Drive 2 Aspell Close 2

Postcodes in M24 50 shown View all postcodes

M24 0BR M24 0BY M24 0BZ M24 0DH M24 0DN M24 0DQ M24 0DS M24 0DT M24 0DU M24 0DW M24 1AA M24 1AB M24 1AD M24 1AE M24 1AF M24 1AG M24 1AJ M24 1AN M24 1AQ M24 1AS M24 1AT M24 1AU M24 1AX M24 1AY M24 1AZ M24 1BE M24 1BF M24 1BG M24 1BJ M24 1BL M24 1BN M24 1BP M24 1BQ M24 1BR M24 1BS M24 1BT M24 1BU M24 1BX M24 1BY M24 1BZ M24 1DA M24 1DB M24 1DD M24 1DE M24 1DF M24 1DG M24 1DH M24 1DJ M24 1DL M24 1DN