Palmerston Way, Rochdale
House prices, sold prices and local information for OL11 2WJ.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Palmerston Way, Rochdale have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 15 Dec 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £118,329. Average sale prices rose from £126,495 in 2019 to £146,498 in 2021 (+16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 64% semi-detached, 36% detached. Recorded sale prices on Palmerston Way range from £106,995 to £172,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Palmerston Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Palmerston Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all OL11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £118,329 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Detached | 5 | £147,995 | 6 Nov 2020 |
Sold prices on Palmerston Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 20 Jun 2025 | £174,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 31 Aug 2022 | £166,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 15 Dec 2021 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 22 Feb 2021 | £142,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 6 Nov 2020 | £172,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 16 Oct 2020 | £109,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 30 Sep 2020 | £109,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 28 Aug 2020 | £151,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 31 Mar 2020 | £139,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 31 Mar 2020 | £109,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 31 Mar 2020 | £109,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 27 Feb 2020 | £106,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 27 Feb 2020 | £106,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 31 Jan 2020 | £139,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 29 Apr 2019 | £117,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Palmerston Way OL11 2WJ | 29 Mar 2019 | £134,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Palmerston Way | £109,995 (Oct 2020) → £174,000 (Jun 2025) | +58% over 5 yrs |
| 11, Palmerston Way | £109,995 (Sep 2020) → £166,000 (Aug 2022) | +51% over 2 yrs |
| 3, Palmerston Way | £109,995 (Mar 2020) → £150,000 (Dec 2021) | +36% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Palmerston Way
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Palmerston Way in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Palmerston Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall Flood alert area
- River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Palmerston Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 222 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lowerplace Primary School 533 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School 583 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kingsway Park High School 1,289 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Nuqtah Primary School 37 pupils | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Deeplish Primary Academy 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Rochdale station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Castleton (Manchester) station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Smithy Bridge station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Newbold (Manchester Metrolink) 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Queen Victoria Street (E-bound, Queen Victoria Street) 2 min walk
- Charlotte Street (nr, Oldham Road) 4 min walk
- Charlotte Street (opp, Oldham Road) 4 min walk
- Broad Lane (nr, Oldham Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kirkholt Medical Practice
The Strand, Kirkholt, Rochdale · 0.5 mi - Wellfield Health Centre
116 Oldham Road, Rochdale · 0.5 mi - The Dale Medical Practice
2Nd Floor Nye Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale · 0.9 mi - Dr Gwd Bhima
1St Floor, Bevan House, Maclure Road, Rochdale · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Kirkholt Rochdale · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Euro Garage Manchester New Road · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Tesco Rochdale Superstore · 1.0 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Belfield Rochdale · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Oldham Road Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Strand Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Imaan Pharmacy (oldham Road) · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- The Strand Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Deeplish Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Ahmad And Saleem Partners Ltd · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 795 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,810 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Rochdale with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Palmerston Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84% | 73.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.5% | 18.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.9% |
| No religion | 29.3% | 28.8% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.7% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.8% | 26.4% |
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 23.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 14% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 46.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.9% | 42.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.6% | 26.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24% | 24.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 6.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Rochdale.
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